How Did Caesar Contribute To The Dramatic Change In Roman Politics

Julius Caesar. Who is he you may ask? Well Julius Caesar is one of the many people who helped change society by being one of the best generals Rome has ever had.

and fall of what may have been ancient Rome’s greatest leader, Julius Caesar. Caesar’s rise to

The Roman Republic has ended. The new regime has taken over and turn into something that the Romans thought would never happen an Empire. The common citizens had no more say in his own government. The dictators of Rome made sure the poor stayed poor and the rich stay rich. The dictators used “bread and circuses” to distract the

This investigation evaluates the question, to what extent did Julius Caesar 's assassination affect Rome, politically and socially. Gaius Julius Caesar, famously known for his brilliant military strategies and shrewd political expertise, helped transform the Roman Republic into one of the greatest civilization in the western world. During his reign, Julius Ceasar expanded Rome’s geographical territory across Ancient Europe immensely, conquering areas of present-day France and Britain. The investigation will primarily focus on the political opportunities created by Caesar 's death, as well as the public reaction, from the immediate ramifications to its long-term effect on the Roman government. Effects in foreign and other civilizations not directly involved with Roman affairs or within Rome will not included in the investigation. Sources for the investigation will include The Emperors of Rome by David Potter and the Ancient History Encyclopedia .

Julius Caesar was a very influential figure in Roman history. Many features of the Roman Empire came from his reign as dictator. But what, specifically, were some of those great achievements? In this research paper, I will explain Julius Caesar’s youth, the Roman Republic before Caesar came to power, the Roman government before Caesar became dictator-for-life, the effects of Julius Caesar, the reasons for his assassination, and what affects there were when the public learned about his assassination.

During its time, the Roman empire had grown to a powerful force. However, the Romans had many changes that helped it grow while still maintaining many characteristic as well. As the Romans had maintained their control in the Mediterranean and continued to have great trade with other countries, Rome had changed their government system as well as have a major religion change. At the start of 509 BCE, the last Etruscan king’s reign ended and a new government system was founded.

Power was consolidated by moving power from the assemblies into the senate, packing the senate with supporters and having the senate elect the would-be emperor to positions for life. [2]

In the non-fictional book Rubicon: The Last Years of The Roman Republic written by Tom Holland, the author discusses several problems that of Ancient Rome faced, which led to the fall of the Roman Republic. While reading this book, there are several times where the readers will be able to question if the United States are Rome. Some of Rome’s problems are similar to the United States of America and to their society today. This review will be consisted of the culture of Rome, the political views of Rome, and whether it is better to have freedom or security.

The transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, changed many aspects of the Roman Political system. Despite this, there were many similarities between the eras. This long response question will be analyzing the political continuities and changes between this transition era, the most important aspects being the creation of a centralized government, the creation of a judicial system, the continuities I will be analyzing will be the continued expansion of trade through the establishment of roads, and the continued power of the senate.

In 60 BCE, Caesar did what the Senate had been fearing, he came back to Rome and wanted to run for Consul. Unfortunately, the Senate denied his attempt to run for Consul, but he was able to gain the help from Crassus and Pompey, which contributed to his gaining of the position of Consul in 59 BCE. After his term in 58 BCE was over, Caesar went north to conquer Gaul. As time passed, nearly 9 years, Caesar wanted to return to Rome, seeing as he conquered Gaul, and become Consul. Unfortunately, the senate wanted to prosecute Caesar for the events that happened in 59 BCE. On top of this, one of his supporters, Pompey who was now Consul, stopped supporting him because he was threatened by the success Caesar had in Gaul. In the winter of 49 BCE, Caesar went to his winter quarters in an attempt to come to an agreement with Pompey. Unfortunately, an agreement was not made between the two and the Senate gave complete control of the Roman Empire to Pompey. This event is what prompted Caesar to cross the Rubicon River. The Rubicon was a border between the two provinces each of the men occupied. This act carried out by Caesar and his army was illegal under Roman law and was categorized as an act of war, a Civil War.

Dictators throughout history have used many different plans to maneuver their way to have complete power over a country. Julius Caesar, for example, took advantage of the Roman economic depression. Caesar used this timing, as well as his charming personality, intelligence, cultivation, and military conquest to become the ruler of the entire Roman Empire. Caesar was considered one of the most beloved leaders of Rome, as he promised and followed through with many appreciable endeavors that very much pleased the Roman people.

“What can we take on trust in this uncertain life? Happiness, greatness, pride — nothing is secure, nothing keeps.” -Euripides, Hecuba. People wrestle with change because they are faced with change, someone can only be changed because of change. Often, public leaders must also weigh the advantages or disadvantages of change because they struggle with the idea of being whom the people want them to be. In the Roman Republic, leaders and people alike had to decide whether they would change for the better of their country or change for the good of themselves. In Shakespeare’s literature Julius Caesar, the character Mark Antony changes from the once loyal right hand man of Caesar to a manipulative Roman, the trigger of Lord Caesar’s death plays

In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting current politics with the politics described in Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. First, politics are similar because they both involve persuading people to elect certain representatives. In today's elections the candidates produce ads for voters to view, alike in Julius Caesar the candidates delivered persuasive speeches to increase their chances of defeating their opponent. On the other hand, they are different because in Shakespeare's play women did not have a role in government. Whereas in current politics, women are pursuing government positions and are able to voice their opinion during elections. Lastly, politics are different because in the play the conspirators assassinated Caesar

The more conservative people in Rome did not like Caesar and continued to block his attempts at being re-elected to political offices (Gruen 13; “Julius Caesar“). It did not help that Pompey took the conservatives’ side on many topics, which hurt Caesar’s political campaigns even more (Gruen 13). After crossing the Rubicon river on January 10, 49 B.C., Caesar defeated Pompey and his troops, and his army forced Pompey’s to surrender (Gruen 13; “Julius Caesar“). In his attempt to go after Pompey, Caesar fled to Egypt and conquered many groups in Italy along the way(Gruen 13; “Julius Caesar“). Once in Italy, Caesar met Cleopatra and eventually, the two would

Julius Caesar is perhaps the most well known in the history of Roman Emperors, yet there is no denying that his reign was filled with controversy, no reason more so than his devious rise to power and his mischievous ways of suppressing the senate. There is no doubt that in ruling as a Dictator; Caesar lost the support of the Roman people, who had fought for freedom against an Etruscan King, a role in which Caesar was playing. His death in 44BC coincided with what many believe to be the year in which the Republic completely its eventual ‘fall’ that it had been plummeting to since 133BC, and it is only by looking at the differences in the end of his reign to that of Augustus’ in 27BC that