Compare And Contrast Lincoln And Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln were both great and powerful leaders. They were both strong-willed, ambitious men who changed their states. While these two men were alive at very different times, their lives and impact were similar. Julius Caesar is estimated to have been born on July 12 or 13 100 BC in Rome. Even though his family came from aristocrats, he did not grow up wealthy. Julius began his political career as a prosecutor after returning from the military. In 74 BC he formed a private army to fight Mithradates VI Eupator who had declared war on Rome. He was making quite a name for himself which lead him to befriend Pomey, a former lieutenant, and Marcus Licinius Crassus, a Roman general who helped Caesar politically and financially. Pomey became envious of Caesar which eventually leads to a war between the two. Although Pomey's army was superior, he was killed in Egypt. After returning to Rome, Caesar became a dictator and while in power he relieved debt, reformed the Senate to represent Rome better, reformed the Roman calendar, and
First learning law before using political connections to help boost their political careers. They both showed forgiveness and wisdom by allowing once rivals and enemies to be apart of their governing body. Even though they were questioned and judged they remained focused on their goals and leadership. Despite this being a great quality, it's what ended them both. Other people's hatred of their decisions and fear of change lead to their unfortunate deaths. While a leader of a great Roman Empire may seem very different than a democratic President in more modern times, they shared characteristic and life experiences. Their lives prove that no matter your family, your wealth, or your fame you can achieve great things through perseverance and dedication. Since we are all humans we are bound to have a few things in