In approximately 65 B.C.E. Julius Caesar was deeply in debt as a result of the pursuit of political offices. Elections in Rome depend on the popular vote, the voters demand “Bread and Circuses”1 for their votes and Caesar complies, particularly with some extravagantly expensive gladiatorial games. During this time he also cultivates the friendship of Marcus Junius Crassus2, one of the richest men in Rome. Crassus is an enemy of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey), who as a result of his military successes in the east, has won much greater public esteem than Crassus. Caesar tries to remain on good terms with both men, seeing advantage in an alliance. Caesar, elected consul for the coming year, 59 B.C.E., expected a provincial governorship; instead became the supervisor of Italy's forests and cattle trails. Pompey was refused the land which he needed for the disbanded veterans of his army. Crassus's attempts to become the tax-collecting authority in Asia were delayed and opposed by factions in the Senate. The three men form, in 60 B.C.E., what is now known as the first triumvirate. To cement the link, Pompey, who was older than Caesar, marries in 59 Caesar's only child, Julia . Staged rioting by Pompey's veterans is used to persuade the senators to change their minds and obtain the land for his veterans. Land is found for the veterans, the business problems of Crassus are resolved, and Caesar trades forests and cattle trails for Romes two northernmost provinces Cisapline and Transalpine. While Caesar was fighting in Gaul, Crassus was killed on campaign, and Pompey was in Rome and influenced the senate to make him sole consul of Rome and declare Caesar an enemy of the republic. However, Caesar's new provinces provide him with ... ... middle of paper ... ...ssociated with Dark’s work on the period, has enabled historians and archaeologists to look more closely at what happened to the remaining Britons, and to identify that some elements of Roman culture did cross over to their post-Roman world. Gradually, however, the Roman influence waned and in the seventh century we moved into a new world where Anglo-Saxon and British kingdoms jostled for power across a land starting to forget its Roman past. The history of the Roman Britain is complex and quite different from other conquests by Rome in that its value to the Roman economy while substantial, was not the immediate influx of treasure that other invasions, particularly in Asia were. However, it is rich in political intrigue and has had inestimable impact on the history of the western world through its providing a framework for the British thought and visions of empire.
Caesar’s death brought turmoil to into Rome. Augustus was determined to avenge his adopted father’s death and vied with two of his chief rivals for power, Mark Antony and Lepidus. After some minor conflicts and disputes, both military and political, Augustus realized the importance and significance of making peace with his rivals. Through these small skirmishes, Antony was driven across the Alps, while Augustus was made senator and then consul. Soon after, Augustus and Antony were joined by Antony’s ally. They met and formed the Second Triumvirate to rule the Roman domains. Their alliance was sealed by a huge proscription in which 300 senators and 200 knights were killed. These were the Triumvir’s enemies.
During the Republic, the people of Rome had a major disinclination towards any sort of Royalty, which is why when Caesar attempted to lead undemocratically indefinitely, he disrupted one of the core stances that romans shared communally. Caesar over indulged in power when he retitled himself as ‘dictator in perpetuo’. “And as Caesar was coming down from Alba into the city they ventured to hail him as king. But at this the people were confounded, and Caesar, disturbed in mind, said that his name was not King, but Caesar, and seeing that his words produced an universal silence, he passed on with no very cheerful or contented looks…..But the most open and deadly hatred towards him was produced by his passion for the royal power.” Caesars egotism and self-importance made him uncherished by members of the senate. “Everybody knew that Caesar's ego would never allow him to play second fiddle to another senator, and it was equally well-known that another famous military leader, Pompey the Great, had similar ambitions. In January 49, more or less at...
It is believed that Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 B.C. (biography). He obtained the position of consul around 60 B.C. and had an alliance with Pompey, who was a general, and Crassus, who was a patrician. The alliance was broken after Crassus died in battle and Caesar and Pompey had a disagreement that resulted in a civil war. After Pompey was defeated, there was no one to compete against Caesar and he named himself dictator of Rome in 46 B.C. (Ushistory).
When the Romans Invaded Briton each Celtic tribe was treated differently. The Celtic Iceni tribe kept out of the violent conflict, and because of this they were awarded ‘client kingdom’ status by the Romans. Being a client kingdom meant that the Iceni tribe maintained a considerable amount of independence. They were allowed to keep their rulers, and they were allowed to mint coin. They were bound by treaty to Rome, who in return would back them up, often against rival tribes. Yet the Romans took the view that they had the authority, to at any time intervene in the internal affairs of their client kingdoms. On the other hand the main city of the Trinovantes tribe, which was located just south of the Iceni tribe, was declared by Emperor Claudius as the capital of his British province. The Trinovantes people lost their freedom as well as having most of the...
In “The Assassination of Julius Caesar, 44 BC ” Julius Caesar is perceived as a dictator. He pursues his political enemy, Pompey from Greece to Egypt and defeated the legions loyal to Pompey
Julius Caesar emerged. He was able commander who led many conquests for Rome. In 59 B.C. Caesar set out for a new conquest. After nine years of constant fighting, he finally conquered Gaul. Pompey grew jealous of his achievement and had the senate order him to disband his forces and return to Rome. Caesar secretly crossed the Rubicon and killed Pompey then entered Rome. After crushing many rebellions, Caesar forced the senate to make him a dictator. Caesar launched many reforms such as public work programs and giving land to the poor. According to legend those in the senate murdered Caesar on March 15. Caesar's Grandnephew, Octavian, and Marc Anthony joined forces to capture his killers. However bitter feuds grew it soon became a battle for power.
In 71 BC, Pompey returned to Rome from the West. He helped Crassus to defeat Spartacus.4 This demonstrated how Pompey was a great general, and in 70 BC, he and Crassus were both elected consul.5
... Besides that, he conquered Gaul (modern France) and defeated his rival Pompey in the civil war of 49-45 BC. By doing so, he managed to bring peace to Rome and also expanded Rome's provinces. Caesar proved himself as a potential leader, whom the Romans agreed after the conspirators killed him. In conclusion, it is clear that the conspirators made a wrong decision to assassinate Caesar because of the following reasons: Caesar recreated Rome, conspirators had personal motives in his assassination, he did not force the Romans to give him honours, the conspirators' failure in gaining freedom for the Romans, Caesar's position as the Chief Priest, monarchy was the best government available, the conspirators' wrong judgement in killing Caesar, and Caesar was a consummate statesman.
...cted upon the system. Thus, though Pompey was unarguably, being part of the three way alliance, an important player in the downfall of the Republic, others like Caesar and Crassus also played part.
Caesar upon arriving back from his outstanding success, in Spain he paid back his enormous debt to Crassus and still a multi millionare. On his return he wanted a triumph and the consulship, but since he could not as a commander enter the city to stand for election, he asked the Senate for permission to stand in absentia.
Julius Caesar was a strong leader of the Romans who changed the course of the history for the Roman world decisively and irreversibly. With his courage and strength, he created a strong empire and guided the empire for almost 20 years. His life was short, but had many adventures. I will tell of some of this man’s remarkable life. He did many things, therefore, I will only discuss a few. His name, part of his reign, one of his greatest battles, and his death will be told.
The next block to be removed from the Roman Republic game of Jenga happens with the relationship between Marc Antony and Octavian. With the assassination of Julius Caesar came a full on war between the people who murdered him and Antony and Octavian. The Roman Republic was restored but not fully. Antony and Octavian never restored power to the senate. Instead they both formed an alliance along with Lepidus, called themselves the Second Triumvirate, and ruled the Rome Republic together. To show a symbol of Octavian’s alliance to Antony, he gave his daughter Octavia to marry
Julius Caesar was the dictator of Rome in his prime. Some say his journey to the top was paved in corruption, other claimed he was a man of the people. His enemies knew to fear him for his ruthlessness. His followers adored him because everything that he had succeeded in was done for them. Unfortunately, his betrayal transpired by his senators who felt he had grown too powerful and stabbed him to death. However, Julius Caesar’s connection to the political world, his innate ability as an army general, and his desire to advocate for the rights of his people made him a great leader.
“Caesar was a brilliant general, a clever engineer, and administrator of genius, and a leader who demanded and commanded loyalty. He also was a corrupt politician” (Dando-Collins 4). Caesar would go on to be a dictator and his gain in power would corrupt him. He often bypassed the Senate, taking their power away. With Caesar’s growing power the Senate feared that they would soon lose their political relevance.
...Caesar fell in love with Cleopatra and stayed with her for 9 more months. He eventually returned back to Rome to defeat his rivals of the Optimate faction in 46 BC at the Battle of Thapsus. Caesar had finally returned to Rome in triumph as a great power in politics and military.