Timesuck with Dan Cummins 331 - Julius Caesar: Roman Daddy Dictator
Caesar's Rise
- Julius Caesar, born into a noble but less influential family, rose to become a powerful Roman leader.
- His ambition was insatiable, driving him to conquer Gaul and eventually challenge Rome itself.
Republic's Decline
- The Roman Republic's decline began with eroding political norms and increasing violence.
- Political murder and autocratic power grabs destabilized the government.
Military Reform
- The Roman Republic thrived for centuries due to established norms and lack of violence in politics.
- The shift from citizen soldiers to a standing army increased the incentive for generals to take over.
Today we dig into the life of Julius Caesar and the final days of the Roman Republic. How was Caesar and what was Rome when he lived there? How did he transform himself from a random minor noble in a Republic full of fandom nobles, into one of the most powerful man in Rome and one of the most known historical figures of all time? Today's tale if full of alliances, betrayals, a very confusing Roman political system, and more as I try my best not to ruin the tale of the man who set Rome on the path to becoming an empire. Hail Nimrod!
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