Dictatorship and Reforms

After his victory in the civil war, Caesar was appointed dictator for life in 44 BCE. This unprecedented concentration of power alarmed many senators who feared that Caesar intended to become a monarch. However, Caesar used his power to enact a series of reforms aimed at improving Rome’s gover

Dictatorship and Reform

In 46 BCE, Julius Caesar was appointed dictator for a year, and in 44 BCE, he was named dictator perpetuo (dictator for life). This unprecedented move alarmed many in the Senate, as it symbolized the end of the Republic and the concentration of power in one man. Caesar’s reforms, both politica
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