How the Republic Fell: Five Key Moments that Led to Caesar’s Rise
The Fall of the Republic: Five Defining Moments in Caesar’s Ascendancy The transformation of the Roman Republic into an imperial
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Populism in Ancient Rome: How Caesar’s Popular Appeal Threatened the Aristocracy
Populism in Ancient Rome: The Threat of Caesar’s Popularity to the Aristocracy Julius Caesar was not merely a military genius
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Enemies of the People: How the Roman Senate Fought Reform for Centuries
Enemies of the People: The Roman Senate’s Relentless Opposition to Reform For centuries, the Roman Senate was revered as the
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The Rise of Octavian: How Cicero’s Miscalculations Paved the Way for the First Emperor
The Rise of Octavian: Cicero’s Fatal Missteps in the Dawn of Empire In the chaotic arena of Roman politics, where
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The Oligarchs of Rome: How the Senate Opposed Caesar’s Popular Reforms to Protect Their Power
The Oligarchs of Rome: The Senate’s Resistance to Caesar’s Reforms Picture a charismatic leader ascending the ranks, vowing to provide
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Democracy on Trial: Julius Caesar, the Senate, and the Hypocrisy of Roman Politics
Democracy on Trial: The Complex Legacy of Julius Caesar Was Julius Caesar a ruthless dictator, a tyrant, or a champion
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Selective Democracy: How the Roman Senate Only Supported the Republic When It Suited Them
Selective Democracy: The Roman Senate’s Strategic Facade The Roman Senate famously cast itself as the unwavering guardian of democracy, a
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Why Did Cicero Support Caesar’s Assassination? A Political Gamble Gone Wrong
Cicero, one of history’s most esteemed thinkers, found himself ensnared in the treacherous landscape of Roman politics. Driven by a
