Gaius Octavius, the great-nephew of Julius Caesar, was born in Rome on the 23rd of September, 63 BC (Southern 1). After Julius Caesar's death on the Ides of March in 44 BC, a struggle for power in Rome ensued, even though 18 year old Octavian was the heir. Marc Antony, a good friend of Julius Caesar, disposed of the conspirators that murdered Caesar (Miller, ed. 153). In 43 BC, Octavian made an agreement with a major general, Marcus Lepidus, and Mark Antony. The agreement said that each man would be a dictator and they would rule together for a term of five years and avenge Caesar. One of the bloodiest acts in Roman history then occurred. A list was produced, and any man whose name was on it was sentenced to death and all his property was confiscated (Augustus).
An exact copy of the war between Caesar and Pompey then took place. Marcus Brutus abandoned Greece and went to Asia due to the fact that there was a greater force of troops there. Cassius and Brutus faced Antony at Philippi. The first battle resulted in Brutus defeating Octavian and Antony defeating Cassius, and each man captured the other's camp. Cassius, fearing his comrade Brutus was dead, committed suicide. This shocking event took away the best commander they had. Brutus, lacking in strategic sense, lost and also took his own life (Mommsen 69-70).
After this battle, they all returned to Italy and Mark Antony took command of eastern Rome. Octavian faced many difficult battles including one led by the brother of Antony and one against Sextus Pompey. Mark Antony and Octavian's friendship began to diminish (Augustus). Antony formed a friendship with Cleopatra while Octavian began to gather power in Italy. Lepidus was forced to give up politics by Octavian. Octavian became the dominant figure in western Rome after his victory over Sextus and the resignation of Lepidus from their triumvirate (Augustus).
Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, and Antony married in 36 BC.
Julius Caesar Caesar, Gaius Julius (100-44Bc), Roman general and statesman, who laid the foundations of the roman imperial system. ... Caesar was now 22 years old. ... Caesar then went off to raid Britain and put down a revolt in Gaul. ... As ruler Caesar instituted various reforms. ... Caesar was a gifted writer, with a clear and simple style. ...
It starts with 2 tribunes, Flavius and Marullus scolding citizens for worshipping Ceasar They feared that Caesar was gaining too much power And said it needed to be stopped, that day, that hour Off Caesars statue, they removed decorations, while Caesar leads a procession through the streets of Rome The Soothsayer tells Caesar to beware also known as GO HOME Cassius fears Caesars evergrowing power Brutus is wanted in a conspiracy because Caesars power is getting bigger by the hour Casca reveals malicious info to Brutus that suggests that Caesar may be getting more ambitious...
Rome was thrust into panic as patrolling Praetorians found Caesar's body. Caesar appeared to have died from multiple stabs to his abdomen. ... Artemidourus, one of Caesar's loyal supporters, claims to have tried to warn Caesar about the trip to the Senate House. ... Caesar's bodyguards claimed to have seen Cassius eyeing Caesar in a "predatorish" manner the day before his death, but no one could have thought that Brutus, Caesar's trusted friend, would also commit such a crime. ... It was they who murdered our beloved Caesar!" ...
Julius Caesar Caesar was a tall, fair and well-built man with a large face with dark-brown eyes. ... Caesar was very self-assured; he wouldn't listen to people's warnings of betrayal. ... Caesar was characterized as fast and strong. ... Caesar was a skillful swordsman and horseman and showed amazing powers of endurance and self-confidence. ... Cassius says to Brutus, "Caesar? ...
Gaius Julius Caesar was one such leader. ... Caesar however, did not wish to fight a civil war. ... Under the guidance of Caesar, Rome was a metropolis. ... Not everyone agreed with Caesars political position, there were a lot of members of the senate that still felt the desire to end Caesars reign. ... Rome was essentially split into two groups, Caesars supports and Caesar's enemies. ...
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar the king of Rome was a bad king"he is a dreamer: let us leave him. ... Caesar speaks". ... Yet Caesar shall go forth, for these predictions are to the world in general as to Caesar". ... Again this is pertaining to the great Caesar. And foremost the words of Caesar "I rather tell thee what is to be feared than what I fear, for always I am Caesar". ...
William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is mainly based on the assassination of Julius Caesar. ... Brutus believes he uses wise judgment in his plans to prevail over Caesar. ... They fear that Caesar's death will cause Antony to seek revenge. Cassius states "Let Antony and Caesar fall together," (2.1.161). ... After Caesar's assassination, Antony proposes to speak at the funeral. ...
Caesar, who died at the age of 56, was criticized by many by holding to much power in his hands. ... At the Senate, the conspirators speak to Caesar, bowing at his feet and encircling him they each ask for a favor. ... Before ever granted one any request one of the conspirators blew the first strike and marks Caesar first wound during Caesar's words, "speak hands for me." One by one they followed, till the death of Caesar. ... Caesar is survived by his third wife, Calpurnia. ...
This is indicated by the friendships of Brutus and Caesar, Mark Antony and Caesar, and Cassius and Brutus. ... On the other hand, Caesar loves Brutus so much that everyone knows it, as evidenced when Cassius says in his Act 1 Scene 2, "Caesar doth bear me hard but he loves Brutus" (1.2.312). ... Then fall Caesar" (3.1.77). ... Antony loves Caesar with all his heart and is very loyal to him. ... He effectively uses the friendships of Caesar and Brutus, Antony and Caesar, and Cassius and Brutus to effectively convey this theme to the readers. ...
Julius Caesar - Power In William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, a group of men conspire to assassinate Caesar; a man they feel will destroy the Roman Empire if he is given such power. ... This is clear in Julius Caesar. ... Brutus, a close friend of Caesar, chooses to kill Caesar to prevent the fall of the Empire. ... Decius" sways Caesar that the dream of men washing their hands in Caesar's blood is a sign of good fate, not death. ... Judge, O you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him! ...