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The March of History: Julius Caesar
67. Ancient Arms Race
May 25, 2023
Caesar's return to Rome sparks an ancient arms race between him and the Optimates. Political challenges, power struggles, and Pompey's overconfidence lead to tension. False understanding of weapons capabilities and inflammatory actions push towards civil war.
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- Caesar plans to run for consulship again to maintain power and avoid prosecution.
- Tensions between Caesar and the optimists are marked by a lack of trust and escalating power moves.
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Caesar's Immunity and the Opposition
Caesar has achieved great success in his career, becoming consul and securing a lucrative command. However, his domestic enemies plan to prosecute him for past actions. Caesar's term as proconsul is coming to an end and his immunity will expire, making him vulnerable to their plans. Caesar is determined not to be hauled into court by his enemies, so he seeks ways to maintain his power and avoid prosecution. He plans to run for consulship again, which would grant him immunity for another year. Meanwhile, the optimists and Pompey are engaged in a power struggle with Caesar, with trust and animosity growing between the factions.
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