Civilization #15: The Myth-Making Genius of Julius Caesar
Jiang Xue QinApr 20, 2026Despite his unparalleled military victories and sweeping reforms designed to restore stability to Rome, Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE by his closest friends and allies. His radical success in shaping a new vision for the Republic inadvertently generated profound discomfort and anxiety among the old guard. Caesar's attempts to 'make Rome great again' by crafting a new reality challenged deeply ingrained Roman identities and traditions, creating an unresolvable tension that ultimately led to his violent demise.
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