Agricola’s standing and influence grew through his alliances, as well as his own merit, and resulted in promotions that sanctioned him to accomplish significant military achievements that chiseled his memory into history. After Nero died in 68 A.D. there was conflict over the throne, when Agricola heard of Vespasian’s claim to the throne he gave Vespasian his…
Next Caesar was appointed Consul for the next ten consecutive years and was permitted to hold onto any office he desired inclusive of the Tribune. Subsequent, Caesar made changes to the title of ‘Imperium.’ Whereas Caesar could be vetoed before, the modifications Caesar made made him ‘immune from legal prosecution’.…
They want the commoners to break up and move along; they don 't want them…
* Wanton hedonistic society whose people were only interested in the pleasures of the flesh instead of fighting and showing pride in their country... Julius Caesar was disgusted by their lavish displays of wealth and lack of personal control.…
Tension mounted between Caesar and the Senate of Rome, on account of Caesar’s possible claims to the title of king. In fact, financial birthrights allowed Senators to buy their seat in power. Furthermore, the senators wanted to live by their own rules and not under Caesar’s ideals. Motivated by these factors the senators decided to assassinate him.…
• Under Hadrian, he was made the Emperor's Secretary, but was dismissed in ad119 – ostensibly for behaving ‘with greater familiarity than the etiquette of the court required’ in his relations with the Empress Sabina, but perhaps because his biography of Augustus overstepped the mark.…
Caesar adopted a policy of special clemency toward his former enemies and rewarded political opponents with public office…
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was an important figure to the Ancient Romans. He was an example of the ideal Roman citizen. He was heroic, and even though his legacy could have been a myth, it served a useful purpose by unifying the citizens of Rome. In the middle of the 5th century, the Roman Republic was under attack by the people of central Italy. Many leaders knew about Cincinnatus’ ability to battle, and his great virtue, so they appointed him to be the dictator in this time of need. He was simply working on his farm when a mission from the city found him. He was asked to put on his toga and listen to the Senate’s instructions. Cincinnatus accepted the dictatorship and went to war. After he helped the Republic, Cincinnatus resigned because he cared more about Rome than himself.…
Our beloved Caesar was shredded from this world by the daggers of hatred and it was Marcus Brutus, who claimed to love the man that led to this tragic murder. Brutus and the conspirators begged that Caesar was killed for the greater good of Rome, and for the benefit of the people, but Caesar was beloved by all. “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” (3.2.23) ; being viewed as a noble man among the Roman people proved to be more important to Brutus than to be a good man to someone who he had called his friend.. They were all simply jealous men who could not stand to continue to be overshadowed by the light of greater men’s triumphs. He would never continue the cruelty shown by Rome’s first ruler whom we so feared and hated; there was no reason for Caesar to die. Caesar had owned all of his accolades and was punished for doing so. He was a strong man, becoming the head of his house at age 16, being ousted from the country by Sulla, being captured by pirates and later crucifying them after his release. “I could be well moved, if I were as you; “If I could pray to move, prayers would move me but I am constant as the Northern Star, Of whose true-fixed and resting quality / There is no fellow in the firmament.” (3,1, 63). Caesar expresses how he would be a stable leader for the Romans. He has gone through the trials of war and exile and emerged a stronger man. Caesar has suffered through his life, and to be betrayed by those he trusted is worse than the pain he suffered in death. Although Brutus stands at trial this day it should be noted that he did not act alone. Numerous members of the senate were involved in this heinous act and should be met with the same fate that should happen Brutus; namely the manipulative Gaius Cassius Longinus. These men were meant to serve the republic and the glory of Rome, yet shamed it by staining the floor of the senate with the blood of Rome’s favored son. Caesar gave numerous political reforms and was beloved by his…
Forming alliances with Crassus, a man of great wealth in Rome, Caesar was able to obtain the position of governor of Gaul, which allowed him to further increase his power and social standing (Biography.com Editors). It was during this time that Caesar neglected his duties as a political leader of great importance and strived only for personal gain by attacking and enslaving Romans in Spain and Gaul (Abbott 86). Furthermore, rather than facing prosecution for his actions, Caesar illegally crossed the Rubicon with the 13th Legion, an action that greatly concerned a great deal of the Roman Senators (Allen 14). After Caesar’s actions, a civil war was sparked in which Caesar defeated Pompey the Great as well as other high ranking Roman officials (Biography.com Editors 16). Caesar’s actions during this time period prove that he was vengeful and defeated a great deal of his opponents at any cost, two things that justified his…
A fragment of Pliny’s Natural History from book XXI Sections XXI. XV. 28 –XVII 31.…
Julius Caesar’s rise to prominence up until 60BC transpired due to a number of factors. The first of these being his family background and Marian connections, which at varying stages of his life were both a help and a hindrance. We can also note that most of his marriages were used to gain political and financial resources accentuating his connections to powerful families and individuals. This rise to prominence can also be attributed to Caesar’s opportunistic nature and vast ambitions coupled with his education and specialised tuition in the art of rhetoric, skills essential to gain popularity and political office. Additionally his acquisition of religious titles added prestige and status to his name while providing him with an array of religious powers. We also see his political alliances reflecting the success of his early political career and rise through the cursus honorum. All of these aspects were an integral part of Caesar’s public and personal life contributing in no small way to his eventual rise to prominence.…
Rome, which means he has to disconnect bonds with Caesar, although later regrets it, “Caesar,…
This is when he announces to others the need to kill Caesar. This act shows his disloyalty to Caesar by sneaking behind his…
Although there is little written about this period of history, the next major steps are the time period from around 5000 BCE (Before Common Era, aka, BC) through around 500 CE (Common Era, aka, AD)…