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Gaius Julius Caesar Queen Of Egypt
1,616 wordsAncient Roman Empire Rome had a war god in its lineage and wolf milk in its belly, implying that its citizens had a knack for warfare, which they would prove again and again. Early in Rome's history, the city was conquered by the Etruscans, the most notable civilization in Italy before Rome's rise to power. The Etruscans, who would influence Roman civilization, had migrated to Italy from Asia Minor, probably in the 12 th century BC. Their distant past is a mystery, because their language has no ...
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Gaius Julius Caesar Ides Of March
1,668 wordsGaius Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 BC. Although patrician descent, Caesar's family had not achieved real prominence. His father, also named Gaius Julius Caesar, was the brother-in-law of Gaius Marius and married Aurelia, who was connected with the prominent Aurelii family; he died about 85 BC, however, before reaching the consulship. In 84, Caesar married Cornelia, daughter of Marius's old partner Lucius Cornelius China. When Lucius Cornelius Sulla ordered him to divorce her, he refuse...
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Gaius Julius Caesar Pontifex Maximus
4,771 words... ; Ginn & Company, 1890. This book is a collection of Caesars writings; it is sort of a biography on Caesar during the Gallic War. Caesars Gallic War also had a very intense study on Caesars military campaigns, and the art of war. At the beginning of the book, there is a section called The Life of Caesar. This chapter or section of the book had a very insightful look into how Caesar handled himself as an emperor, and the many important reforms that he made. Durant, Will. Caesar and Christ. Ne...
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Julius Caesar Bc Pompey
596 wordsPompey the Great was a Roman general and statesman, the ally and son-in-law of Julius Caesar. Pompey and Julius Caesar will later become arch-rival for power. Pompey real name is Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. Pompey was born in Rome on September 29, 106 bc, into a senatorial family; his father was Gnaeus Pompeius Strabo, he was in the consul in 89 bc. When Pompey was just 17 he fought, along with his father, on the side of Lucius Cornelius Sulla against the army of Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Ch...
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The Civil War Of Rome
1,289 wordsThe Civil War in the eyes of most people is not glorious, but rather one of the worst crimes you could possibly commit when the state is all-important. Only under the most extreme circumstances should one be allowed to (in the eyes of the people that is) begin a Civil War with just cause. Caesar took this into consideration, but too many things were going wrong in Rome for him not to begin the war. The first of many problems was the collapse of the Triumvirate. The Triumvirate was one of the mai...
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Quick End To The War Invasion Of Italy Caesar
1,276 words... ones in pacifying Attics, but Juba posed to be a greater threat. He had superior numbers to Curio, and better knowledge of the terrain and used this to his advantage. He ambushed Curio surrounding him and crushing his army. Curio had a chance to escape with his life, but instead chose to remain and fight with his soldiers until the end. He died with the hope of a quick end to the war. Caesars momentum had been stopped with this battle. Another major problem facing Caesar was the gathering fo...
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Pompey And Crassus Political Career
1,119 wordsThe formation of the First Triumvirate took place because of the political motives and the personal motives of the three ruthlessly ambitious power brokers in Rome. These men required the co-operation of the other two in order to further their political careers. During the time of the First Triumvirate many extraordinary powers where obtained and in some cases these where unprecedented. There are some key factors that have to be considered towards the break down of the Triumvirate. The most powe...
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Life And Accomplishments Of Gaius Julius Caesar
701 wordsGaius Julius Caesar was a brilliant general, a great politician, and a powerful dictator of the Roman republic. He was born on July 17, 100 BC and he was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC. Caesar's rise to power was not an easy one, in 73 BC he was made a pontiff in Rome. He gained alot of popularity because of this and because he sided with those seeking power outside the circle of nobles, who at that time dominated the Roman senate. He also gained popularity with the Gauls in 68 BC by supporting...
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Pompey And Crassus Bc Caesar
1,267 wordsJulius Caesar's legacy and attributes are just as robust today as they were in his time. From the time he took power to the time of his death he accomplished more than many other men would have done in a lifetime. He brought the Roman Empire to its height and from his death on, the Empire did nothing but fall. He was one of the world's greatest leaders and probably the best. At the age of 15 Caesar became head of his family when his father died in 85 bc. His family wanted him to pursue a religio...
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816 wordsPompey The Great Pompey was a Roman general and political leader. He was a member of the first Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Marcus Crassus, but later became Caesars enemy. Pompey was born September 30, 106 B. C. His first important military experiences were in the Social war during which his father Pompeys Strabo, taught Pompey his military skills. Pompey distinguished himself in the civil war between Lucie's Sulla and Gaius Marius. Pompey raised his own army in Picenum. He did such a good...
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2,041 wordsJulius Caesar, Life of Julius Caesar was a strong leader for the Romans who changed the course of the history of the Greco Roman world decisively and irreversibly. With his courage and strength he created a strong empire. What happened during his early political career? How did he become such a strong dictator of the Roman Empire? What events led up to the making of the first triumvirate? How did he rise over the other two in the triumvirate and why did he choose to take over? What happened duri...
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Gaius Julius Caesar Ides Of March
1,704 wordsGaius Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 BC. Although patrician descent, Caesars family had not achieved real prominence. His father, also named Gaius Julius Caesar, was the brother-in-law of Gaius Marius and married Aurelia, who was connected with the prominent Aurelii family; he died about 85 BC, however, before reaching the consulship. In 84, Caesar married Cornelia, daughter of Marius old partner Lucius Cornelius China. When Lucius Cornelius Sulla ordered him to divorce her, he refused a...
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Gaius Julius Caesar B C Caesar
1,078 wordsJULIUS CAESAR In the last century of Rome, a great general and politician rose to become the sole ruler of the republic. That ruler was Julius Caesar. Born Gaius Julius Caesar on July 13, 100 B. C. , he was the son of a patri- cian family. His father was also named Gaius Julius Caesar. His mother was Aurelia, who was part of the Aurelii family, an important Roman family. Julius Caesar was raised to be in the military, because his father was a general and gave Julius the desire to follow in his f...
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Pompey And Crassus Julius Caesar
1,612 wordsJulius Caesar was born on the thirteenth day of the month Quintilis in the year of 100 BC. His full name was Gaius Julius Caesar, the same as his father s. Gaius was his given name and Julius was his surname. He was a strong political and military leader who changed the history of the Greco-Roman world. This paper will answer the following questions: What happened during his early political career? How did he become a strong dictator of the Roman Empire? What events led up to the making of the f...
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Returned To Rome Pompey And Crassus
1,432 wordsBorn in Rome on July 12 or 13, 100 BC, Caesar belonged to the prestigious Julian clan; yet from early childhood he knew controversy. His uncle by marriage was Gaius Marius, leader of the Populares. This party supported agrarian reform and was opposed by the reactionary Optimate's, a senatorial faction. Marius was seven times consul (chief magistrate), and the last year he held office, just before his death in 86 BC, he exacted a terrifying toll on the Optimate's. At the same time he saw to it th...
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Gaius Julius Caesar Returned To Rome
1,704 wordsGaius Julius Julius Caesar Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar has been described as one of the most influential political and military leaders in history. He began the Roman transition from a republic to an empire. Caesar united Rome under his ruthless power; he controlled religion, senate, and the military. He almost made himself emperor, and this was the fact that inspired his assassination. Caesar was born in Rome on July 12 or 13, 100 BC. He started his education early, as a young man he was placed ...
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1,857 wordsJulius Caesar was a strong leader for the Romans who changed the course of history for the Greco-Roman world decisively and irreversibly. With his courage and strength he created a strong empire. What happened during his early political career? How did he become such a strong dictator of the Roman Empire? What events led up to the making of the triumvirate and why did he choose to take over? What happened during his reign as dictator of Rome? What events led up to Caesar? s assassination and wha...
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Gaius Julius Caesar Caesar
9,336 wordsMatt Duggan College English 101 Dr. Alt Caesar Doc Paper Julius Gaius Caesar had as big an impact on history as any one man could have. Caesar had to work his way up through the governmental ranks and became Caesar in 69 BC. In 65 BC, he was elected Curule Aedile, and during his reign, he instituted the Gladiatorial Games. These games made Caesar extremely popular with every aspect of life from the plebeians (common people) to the highest of classes. When Caesar returned to Rome in 60 BC, after ...
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Julius Caesar B C
788 wordsMarcus Licinius Crassus Marcus Crassus was born around 115 B. C. , though this date is not certain. He was the son of Publius Crassus who had served as consul and held various other offices. When Marius the Younger captured the city in 87 B. C. , Crassus fled from Rome to Spain where his father had been governor. Crassus father and brother became victims of Marius proscription list during this time. Crassus was a successful officer during the Civil War from 83 - 82 B. C. He managed to win a key ...
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1,022 wordsQuestion: Account for Pompey s rise to political prominence between 78 - 62 BC. You are to examine and analyse political machinations of Pompey and attempt to explain how he managed to fulfil his ambition. You must establish a clear understanding of the complexities of the political situation and the effects of the Civil War. Gnaeus Pompeius Crassus, better known as Pompey, or Pompey the Great, was born on September the 20 th, 106 BC. Pompey was a Roman general and statesman, the erstwhile ally ...
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