Gaius Julius Caesar, a patrician and noble, became one of the most powerful men in Ancient Roman history. Caesar was a popular, and eventually became the people's hero. This wealth of power brought back images of the ruthless Roman monarchy, abolished centuries before, in 510 B.C. Caesar presided over the military, politics and religion; it allowed him to virtually control Rome. And, it was eventually Caesar's power, which led to his demise on the Ides of March in 44BC. Julius Caesar helped establish the vast Roman Empire but caused his assassination because of his power, and the control of politics in Rome.
Caesar gained power in three main areas, which dominated Roman life. He acquired power in politics and the government, in religion, and in the military. Using his power in these posts, his established a form of rule through which he could control many aspects of Roman life. On July 25th, 46B.C., Julius Caesar secured the office of Dictator for ten years. It was here, that Caesar found his power to preside over others, and where he became passionately hated by the Roman ruling class. As dictator, Caesar had secured the power of an absolute ruler. Earlier that year, he had been given Censo
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As Caesar was dictator, his Imperial power was greater than any of the magistrates, even the consuls. These men did not have any political background, and to the ruling class, was just another example of how the system of government was turning into a joke. To fill the vacant seats, he selected the Senators from a range of places and occupations. Caesar's opposition now came chiefly from two groups - the aristocratic ruling class, who under Caesar could never gain an office which could challenge him for control of the State; and the republicans who feared the downfall of the Republic, and the re-establishment of the monarchy. The civil war against Pompeii had taken a toll on the Senate. However, Caesar was determined to not be presided over by the Senate. I am perfectly sure that he detests me. Prior to Caesar, the consuls had been the most respected and powerful of the political magistracies. However, "in him [Caesar], the awed respect for constitutional niceties with which so many of his fellow Romans were imbued, seems to have been totally lacking. However, he had passed legislation, which allowed him to control the elections, whereby his suggestions were always acknowledged. was (their) own right to uninhibited freedom of speech.
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