How Did Julius Caesar Change The Roman Empire

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The birth of Julius Caesar started a new chapter in Roman History. Born on the 12th of July of the year 100 BCE in Rome, Italy. Julius Caesar changed the Roman empire drastically. The family of Julius Caesar was very not at all rich. He was so close to his mom because his father had died . Caesar ruled the Roman Empire for 1 year because that was the only allowed ruling period allowed. Julius Caesar then went to rule to another place but the people in Rome still wanted Caesar to rule but they had to wait 10 long years. After 10 years Julius Caesar returned to Rome and he was given the title of Dictator for life. Julius Caesar with his good leadership he created lots of reforms in which they helped all the civilians living in Rome at the time.

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