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Christopher Mackay, modern historian, has written a large number of works regarding the Roman republic, including 'Ancient Rome: A military and political history', and the 'Breakdown of the Roman republic', whilst managing to depict the collapse of the republic. Whilst he covers events that happened thousands of years ago, with his works being published in the 2000's, his works can still be highly regarded, due to his reputable education, studying at University of Michigan and Harvard university…

known for being a great strategist in his military life. Julius Ceasar also a very tricky man he had tricked the Roman Senate and Pompey so he could become a dictator of Rome. Julius Caesar was known to be bold and was no risktaker. He was said to always think a lot before doing anything with war. Finally Julius Ceasar had conquered Gaul, Defeated the senate and Pompey the Great became the leader of the Roman Republic. Which later after he was killed was named the Roman Empire. But while he was…

intent on gaining political power and becoming a member of the Roman government. He was able to gain the interest of the public through careful planning which produced an alliance with Pompey and Crassus. After Caesar gained political power, he left Rome to conquer Gaul, in his absence, his daughter (married to Pompey) died during childbirth, and Crassus was killed in battle. Moreover, Rome was in a state of civil unrest. From the imminent threat of a…

Julius Caesar. Arguably the biggest name in Roman History. Regarded by many as the greatest leader in the history of the Roman Empire. Born Gaius Octavius Caesar, and known as Octavian, he grew up from the age of 4 with no father. Raised by his uncle, Julius Caesar, who he later inherited the name from. Caesar grew to be dictator of Rome and left on his conquests to conquer other peoples. Until he was ordered back. Knowing he'd be killed he made possibly the boldest decision of his life and…

What is the Greatness of a Change Agent? A great example of a Change Agent is Julius Caesar. A change agent is someone who makes a great impact on people and their lives and this is exactly what Caesar did. He made a number changes, and these changes were so capacious that they stood with the people of Rome. Julius managed to do more than he could imagine as a leader. He changed Rome in a historic ways and made Rome a better place. Even with everything that was going on while Caesar had power,…

was followed by the powerful role of consul in 59 BC. History has it that Caesar formed a partnership (the First Triumvirate) with Pompey and Crassus. During his period as Gaul’s governor, Caesar is said to have harassed his enemies. Ironically enough, a feud ensued between Caesar and his long – time friend, Pompey against whom he ended up fighting at around 49 BC. Pompey got killed in that war. It was then that Caesar got back to Rome where he established himself as one of the most dictatorial…

with the pirates and told them that he was going to get back at them once he was released. Once he got out of captivity, he found them again and since they were so nice to him, Julius slit their throats so they wouldn’t suffer as long. In 72 B.C. Pompey elected Caesar as military tribune. Then when both of his aunts, Cornelia which was his wife and Julia, died, he spoke at both of their funerals and emphasized his connections with his family and Marius who was married to Caesar’s aunt, Julia.…

family in Rome. He served in the military due to him forced to divorcing his wife or losing his property. Once Julius returned from serving he returned to Rome and began to work with Pompey, a former lieutenant. Later, Caeser was elected quaestor…

influence the opinions for the rest of the meeting. He always knew how to set himself up to succeed in life. Finding a way to gain more power, Caesar convinces enemies Crassus and Pompey to be his allies. This well-planned act made them known as the first triumvirate and the rulers over Rome. When in battle against Pompey, Caesar tried to bribe Pompey’s soldiers by offering them land. He also hired a group of his enemy 's soldiers to act out a riot so that Caesar could get what he wanted…

Actium, the assassination of Caesar, and a reform, which was delegated during Diocletian reign. First, there is the assassination of Caesar, which took place in 44 BC within the city of Rome. The events leading up to his assassination started when Pompey tried to consolidate Rome’s power while Caesar was away fighting in Gaul. Caesar, who was one of the three men…