Julius Caesar had such a powerful effect on the world it's quite amazing. ... Caesar came to want all the power and rule of Rome, Julius wanted to make all decisions for every one. ... Julius Caesar was becoming Tyrannical. ... Julius had gotten his opportunity in Roman politics and ran with it, Julius Caesar had success after success with everything he approached. ... Julius Caesar was a dictator for ten years when the usual dictators...

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Under Augustus Caesar the Roman Empire expanded as more overseas territories were added. ... Mark Antony has not learned the lesson from tragic death of Julius Caesar , the last Republican ruler, who tried to marry the Egyptian Queen as he was in love with her and did great favour to her by restoring her to throne. ... Reason is symbolized by Octavius Caesar,the heir of Julius Caesar, who looks down upon the emotionality of Antony and Cleopatra .On the other hand ,Egypt symbolizes passion which sweep away the reasonable Antony in no time. ... "She made great Caesar by his sword to b...

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Among the most famous of these Roman jurists were Gaius (flourished 2nd century AD), Papinian, Julius Paulus (flourished 3rd century AD), and Ulpian, the last three of whom successively held the position praefectus praetoria, or minister of justice of the Roman Empire. ... Born Gaius Octavius and adopted by Julius Caesar, he was given the name Augustus, meaning, "consecrated," by the Roman Senate after he avenged Caesar's death and consolidated his power. ... When he came to Rome after Caesar's murder, his only possessions were an inherited name and whatever appeal his youth might br...

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The Romans have had almost every type of government there is. They've had a kingdom, a republic, a dictatorship, and an empire. Their democracy would be the basis for most modern democracies. The people have always been involved with and loved their government, no matter what kind it was. They loved being involved in the government, and making decisions concerning everyone. ...

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Born in 59 BCE, he would have been a child during the Gallic Wars of Caesar, a teenager by the time Cato the Younger had committed suicide, refusing to accept Caesar's clementia, and an adult approaching middle age by the time of Octavian's victory over Antony and Cleopatra. ... This does not add up, however, because Livy is writing under Augustus, the great-nephew of one of the greatest Populares politicians of the Republic, Caesar. ...

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Born and raised as a Roman Catholic, my parents tried their best to mold me not just into a kind and obedient kid but to be a girl with a strong faith in God. I remember that our apartment didn't have just one but a couple of altars. At a very young age, I was taught how to make the sign of the cros...

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The 66 CE Revolt It seems that ever since the Jews were delivered from bondage out of Egypt, they have been exiled and persecuted ever since. They have been conquered and ruled by many leaders of other countries. Their attempts to overthrow these leaders have been with mixed results. Some resulted in success but the majority of their attempts failed. This paper will discuss 66 CE Revolt in which the Jews attempted to overthrow the Roman Empire. ...

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In What Ways and With What Success Did the Senate Provide a Focus For Opposition to the Emperor? The senate was an institution in Ancient Rome which passed advice to magistrates in the form of 'senatus consulta' under the republic. Eventually, however, the senate became a legislative body and it...

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