JULIUS CAESAR had possibly more impact on his time than any other Roman.  Politically, Caesar took control of Rome's destiny, guiding it to become an empire that would  rule  the ancient world for another 500 years.  As a military leader, he is generally described as one of the greatest commanders in history.  This video looks at Roman society, politics and the civil wards during the First Century BCE. Caesar's family background, early life, marriages, ambition, military and political careers are studied.

 

His rise to powder begins when he joins Pompey and Crassus in the First Triumvirate.  Caesar achieved great success during the Gallic Wars, but his relationship with Pompey and the Senate deteriorated, leading  to civil war.  When Caesar had defeated all his enemies, he was declared dictator for life.  As dictator, he introduced many new policies and reforms, but  was extremely unpopular with key members of the Senate.  A conspiracy to assissinate Caesar developed and , on March 15 44 BCE, he was stabbed to death.

DURATION:  41 minutes

 

KEY LEARNING AREAS

   Introduction

  Geography - Political Structure - Society

  Military & Political Developments in Rome - First Century BCE

  Caesar's Background & Rise to Prominence

  Marian Connection - Marriages & Early Political Career

Caesar's Role in the First Triumvirate & The Gallic Wars  The Civil War

The Dictatorship Policies & Reforms

 Assassination

 Evaluation

 

SUBJECT AREAS

SENIOR:  Ancient History - A Personality In hIs Time

JUNIOR:  Level 7 & Year &:  Stage 4 - The  Mediterranean World