Analysis Of The Tyrant Of Rome: The Mighty Emperor Caligula

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The Tyrant of Rome The mighty emperor Caligula also known as “Rome’s most tyrannical emperor” , ruled the Roman Empire form 37 to 41 C.E. Caligula proclaimed himself as a God and expected to be treated as one as well , therefore making a negative impact on the Roman citizens. As an emperor Caligula frequently called treason trails for his own financial benefit, also he tried to humiliate the senate for his own benefits, and finally rulers such as Caligula show why Rome’s government is dangerous due to the fact that these dangerous tyrants can be elected “ruler” of their society. During Caligula’s short term rule he managed to become one of Rome’s most hated emperors. To most of Rome’s citizens they considered Caligula as psychotic

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