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Caesar's Royal Ambitions
- Caesar's actions, such as wearing a laurel wreath and sitting on a gilded throne, fueled rumors of his monarchical ambitions.
- His public rejection of a crown backfired, further raising suspicions.
Caesar and the People
- Caesar's dictatorial role challenged the Republic's traditions and Senate's power, not the people's.
- He maintained popular support by addressing citizens' needs for land and food.
Caesar's Mercy and Disillusionment
- Caesar spared many enemies, including Brutus, who later became a key figure in his assassination.
- Some, like Tribonius, who fought alongside Caesar, were disillusioned with his dismantling of Republican institutions.