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Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
Caesar Sorting Rome’s Problems
When Caesar returns to Rome after three years fighting a civil war against Pompey, the city is in dire straits. Caesar is made dictator for 10 years, and sets about implementing a program of reforms. He fixes Rome’s grain supply; he repairs Rome’s crumbling infrastructure, and has the Senate rebuilt. He also amends the Roman calendar – giving us the same calendar we use today.
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Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
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Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
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Julius Caesar tears up the rulebook in his quest to become Rome’s greatest man.