For centuries the Roman Empire has always been associated with one name, Julius Caesar. Unmistakably one of history's most influential leaders since the existence of human civilization, and a man who was both feared and idolized. Caesar was brought to life in one of William Shakespeare's most famous plays, Julius Caesar. Although Shakespeare's words kept the history of Caesar alive, it fails to show the side of Caesar some people do not consider. Caesar is depicted as humorless, pompous, and even fearful; all attributes which friends and enemies in his own time would have found perplexingly off base. There is no hint of the personal charm, wit and lure for which he was notorious. Unlike Shakespeare's play Caesar himself was a far more complicated and fascinating character than Shakespeare's portrayal.
             Caesar's birth lies on the month of Quinctilis, which in later years became known as July named after Julius himself. He came from a family with a long history of influence on Roman politics. Although before his birth his family had fallen from wealth and notoriety and Caesar was born into an impoverished patrician family. Caesar's past family history might have been a driving influence on Julius. His desire to make his family name once again prominent might have been a huge contributing factor upon Caesar's character and ambition. Like the famous quote in Shakespeare's play Caesar was a man of ambition. At an early age Caesar turned to the people's party also known as the popularis. Caesar was a man who grew up in humble beginnings and might have set him apart from other who were involved in politics during his time. When Caesar's aunt, Julia, married Gauis Marius one of the most influential people during Caesar young adult life. His immense wealth and influence was a vast component in the formation that later contributed to Caesar's success. Before Caesar's time Marius...