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331 - Julius Caesar: Roman Daddy Dictator

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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Caesar Was a Man of the People

Caesar spoke first at assembly meetings and had Roman coins made with his face on them in an effort to solidify his power and rule. The lower middle classes liked Caesar, but the nobles feared that he was on his way to becoming a king and taking away their power. In 46 BCE, not only did he make coins, he minted the largest quantity of gold coins in Roman history,. Also left 300,000 cesters to every Roman citizen after his death. He sought to divert the Tiber River to prevent flooding and plan to build a temple of Mars, a theater, a library, and more.

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