Julius Caesar Who knew intelligence and generosity could be used for evil purposes? Julius Caesar was manipulative and deceptive in this way. Julius Caesar’s murder was necessary because he was a negative influence by splitting Rome for a time, his death led to the empire’s further wealth and expanse with the reign of Caesar Augustus, and he was a power hungry ruler. Julius Caesar’s influence had a very negative effect on Rome. One example of this is Caesar leading Rome to a split that caused a civil war to break out. In the book A Wicked History: Julius Caesar-Dictator For Life: Imperious it says, “Caesar plunges Rome into a Civil war (Rinaldo 85). Even though Caesar had many other choices that could have saved Rome from this conflict,
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After Julius Caesar’s death, Rome was divided with people who wanted to avenge Caesar’s death and those who were grateful for Caesar’s murder. Caesar Augustus rightfully took the throne Caesar left him and unified the nation again (Osborne and Royce 67). Rome was at its peak of glory and wealth during Augustus’s reign. He was wise in the choices he made for his empire and the people loved him. Rome had a massive empire that covered millions of miles of land. Augustus’s reign proved to be more valuable than Julius …show more content…
Julius Caesar would do anything to gain power. An example of his character is stated in the book A Wicked History: Julius Caesar-Dictator For Life: Imperious, “This combination of pride, poise, and ruthlessness would eventually carry Caesar to the height of power. Rome was one of history’s first great democracies, and Caesar became its most revered and most despised leader. He used Rome’s democratic traditions to rise to through the ranks. Then he used his power to destroy what had taken decades to build (Rinaldo 13).” His persuasive way of writing and public speaking helped him gain popularity with the people of Rome. Popularity was everything he needed to get elected First Consul. Once he gained that power and became a “war hero”, he wanted to be dictator of Rome. His friends in government offered him to be king of Rome and also gave him everything he wanted. He was given a purple toga, a gold throne, and a golden crown (Hart and Gallagher 67). Just looking at what his rivals in government would do for him, shows how much power he had. Even with this power, he craved more, so he went and conquered other countries and empires. If his death had not conflicted with his plans, he could have done things that could have damaged Rome significantly more than what he already did. An example of this is sending Rome into poverty or using his influence on the Roman citizens to do something awful to a
After Julius Caesar’s death, Rome was divided with people who wanted to avenge Caesar’s death and those who were grateful for Caesar’s murder. Caesar Augustus rightfully took the throne Caesar left him and unified the nation again (Osborne and Royce 67). Rome was at its peak of glory and wealth during Augustus’s reign. He was wise in the choices he made for his empire and the people loved him. Rome had a massive empire that covered millions of miles of land. Augustus’s reign proved to be more valuable than Julius …show more content…
Julius Caesar would do anything to gain power. An example of his character is stated in the book A Wicked History: Julius Caesar-Dictator For Life: Imperious, “This combination of pride, poise, and ruthlessness would eventually carry Caesar to the height of power. Rome was one of history’s first great democracies, and Caesar became its most revered and most despised leader. He used Rome’s democratic traditions to rise to through the ranks. Then he used his power to destroy what had taken decades to build (Rinaldo 13).” His persuasive way of writing and public speaking helped him gain popularity with the people of Rome. Popularity was everything he needed to get elected First Consul. Once he gained that power and became a “war hero”, he wanted to be dictator of Rome. His friends in government offered him to be king of Rome and also gave him everything he wanted. He was given a purple toga, a gold throne, and a golden crown (Hart and Gallagher 67). Just looking at what his rivals in government would do for him, shows how much power he had. Even with this power, he craved more, so he went and conquered other countries and empires. If his death had not conflicted with his plans, he could have done things that could have damaged Rome significantly more than what he already did. An example of this is sending Rome into poverty or using his influence on the Roman citizens to do something awful to a