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Caesar's Early Life
- Julius Caesar, at 18, was ordered killed by General Sulla for being related to Sulla's rival, Marius.
- Caesar's mother, Aurelia, got him an amnesty, and Sulla prophetically pardoned him.
Rome's Governance
- Rome, around 1 million inhabitants in Caesar's time, was a bustling metropolis with modern amenities and social issues.
- Its republic, however, feared autocracy, implementing checks and balances to prevent tyrannical rule.
Caesar and the Pirates
- After Sulla's death, Caesar joined the army, was captured by pirates, and upon release, promptly captured and executed them.
- This daring act made him a hero and marked his return to Rome.