To What Extent Was Julius Caesar A Hero Or A Villain

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Julius Caesar Was Julius Caesar a hero, or a villain? That question may be a tough decision for some to answer. He did some marvelous things, and he did some awful things, but overall Julius Caesar was a hero. Caesar was a great leader because he was a skilled general during battle, fed and provided for the poor, and governed Rome by himself. Caesar may have made some bad decisions in his life, but over all he helped Rome in copious amount of ways. First and foremost, it is simple to say that Julius Caesar was an incredible general during battle. Caesar went through his life with many achievements and victories on the battlefield, including defeating and colonizing Gaul, defeating the Germans when they invaded Gaul. Caesar also found colonies in Spain, France, and Switzerland. Caesar was a truly amazing general but he also did great things outside of the battlefield. Ultimately, Caesar’s greatest supporters were the …show more content…

Those people aren't wrong, Julius Caesar often did made rash decisions without thinking too much about the outcome, and disobeyed the senate once or twice, but they almost always payed off in the end. His ruling began when he worked with Crassus and Pompey in the first triumvirate which later broke apart and Caesar became governor of Gaul. After Crassus died, Pompey became worried about what Caesar might do with all of his power, Caesar eventually went to war against Pompey when he and his troops marched across the Rubicon River after being told not to. Caesar later became named dictator for life until he was stabbed to death by politicians and a few of his friends ending his power. In conclusion, Julius Caesar made a huge impact on many lives of Romans, whether it was good or bad. Whether Caesar sent them across the sea for a better life, or gave them jobs to provide for their families, the people of Rome we grateful for Caesars

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