Why Is Julius Caesar Good

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At the young age of 16, Julius had already lost his father, and he grew up during the war. Julius Caesar already knew that his life was going to be hard, his family wasn’t rich and wasn’t as powerful as everyone thought.Caesar had one loyal friend who was Brutus. Caesar was a good politician and spoke to everyone he came across. Julius had a military reputation, and when he returned to Rome he used his popularity to get into politics. Julius Caesar was going to run for council which is Rome’s most powerful position . If Julius won this position he would have full control of Rome and the military. Julius caesar had a good way with words. He has admires the biggest one was Brutus, who became his star student. Julius Caesar has two friends

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