Emperors of Rome

Episode II - Caesar the Politician

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Apr 10, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Caesar's Funeral Speeches

  • Caesar's wife and aunt Julia died in 69 BCE, allowing him to give funeral speeches.
  • These speeches, particularly for Julia, connected him to Marius and boosted his political career.
INSIGHT

Roman Political System

  • Roman politics resembled a pyramid structure, with many Quæstors at the bottom and only two Consuls at the top.
  • Caesar started as Quæstor and aimed to climb the ranks through speeches, military victories, and public spending.
ANECDOTE

First Triumvirate

  • Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus formed the First Triumvirate, an informal alliance to gain political power.
  • To solidify their alliance, Caesar's daughter, Julia, married Pompey.
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