Roman dictator

fact, not a dictator. By his own words, Augustus did turn down dictatorship when offered to him multiple times in 22 BC (Augustus 5). He was not, however, shy of boasting about his immense power within Rome and his use of it (Augustus 5-7). And while “the Senate and Roman people consented that I alone be made curator of the laws and customs with the highest power”, serving with triumvir powers for life, Augustus still maintained himself to simply be the first among equals in the Roman…

Nazareth, in galilee. At age of 12 Jesus had accompanied his parent to on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and become separated. The great roman civil war also known as Caesar civil war. It was of the las politics and military fights at Roman Empire. It began as political and military confrontations between Julius Caesar, his political supporters…

The Roots of Democracy Roman Democracy It is said that Rhome’s democracy was inspired by Greek civilization. Rhome created its first assembly the Comita Curiata which had represented tribes and made the decisions of peace and war. As population expanded, the Comitis Centuriade was created to reorganize. The Comitis Centuriade was a larger assembly that actually included representatives from the army. The assemblies were under limited power because of the Kings rule. Those who attended were…

of the land. Among the founding civilizations that gave way to new governments are the Romans, and their history dates back so far as to be called the eternal city. The eternal city was founded in the year 625 BC, and in its start it was set in monarchy and ruled by kings. In fact, seven kings ruled before the Roman people took back their power and ruled themselves and from then on came to be known as the Roman Republic. Of course, power comes and goes and this government that had risen up came…

It is often believed that the Romans did not achieve empire until there were emperors in place in the government. This theory is far from true. The transformation began when the Roman Republic began to turn to places outside of Italy. This sparked the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire . However, the Romans achieve empire far before any emperors took rule in society. The rise of the Roman Empire transpired not due to an offensive move, but rather a defensive strategy.…

reminded of their military, political accomplishments, and the horrible way in which they died. In 48 B.C., Julius Caesar became dictator for life in the Roman world. He successfully transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire during his rule. He participated in military service. Julius Caesar was responsible for leading a legion illegally into the Roman territory at the Rubicon Crossing. His exploits in the Gallic…

The Roman Empire was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. The Roman Empire started when Augustus Caesar became the first emperor of Rome. Although Julius Caesar is mistaken for being the first emperor it is wrong, he never held the title as emperor, he was more like a dictator. Augustus ruled the empire form 31 BCE until 14 CE before he died he said “I found Rome a city of clay but left it a city of marble”. After Augustus died Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius,…

Julius Caesar did not deserve his fate. Caesar had earned the love, respect, and loyalty of the Roman people. Caesar was a heroic famous general, social personality, and politician in Rome. In the beginning of the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Caesar was returning to cheering crowds of Romans after a great victory over Pompey. Loyalty is defined as a strong feeling of support or allegiance. Julius Caesar had earned the loyalty of the people of Rome. Even Marcus Brutus…

He also began many reforms in the Roman society and their government. After entering a strategic alliance with Pompey and Crassus he began waging wars on many people such as the Helvetii, Belgic Confederacy, Nervii, Veneti, and the Union of Gauls. He was successful in defeating all of them;…

Julius Caesar was one of the most important people in Roman history. The Roman Empire would not have become as great and powerful as it did if it was not for Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was one of the greatest leaders in Roman history; this is shown through his military and political conquests up until his tragic death. Caesar was always considered very determined in anything he did. He was very involved in the military in when he was younger. Being involved in the military helped get him…