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1. 2. Audience 3. Taylor Thomas 4. 22 October 2013 5. Julius Caesar was a general and a politician; he was considered a “master of propaganda”. An article states, “ A man of profound charisma who was well known for his pivotal military campaigns, Caesar was also an author and a shrewd developer of military propaganda,” (Sizgorich).  Julius Caesar’s primary audience was the roman citizens that he had control over military and politically wise. Nevertheless, his secondary audience was focused on the conquest of adding more to his empire. Caesar used his eloquent speaking skills to persuade the roman population to do his will. He even used the death of his wife and aunt for propaganda and agitprop gains as a way of enchanting the roman citizens into giving women a public funeral, which was against a long tradition. He assumed that being a political and military power that his audience, the people, would loyal and unwavering to him. Caesar’s assumption turned out to be a weakness and caused the event of his death.

McManus, Barbara F. "Julius Caesar: Historical Background." Julius Caesar: Historical Background. The College of New Rochelle, Mar. 2011. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. Sizgorich, Tom. "Julius Caesar." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

1. 2. Kacey Seeloff 3. Julius Caesar 4. Cultural 5. 22 October 2013 6. Julius Caesar is remembered as a god to some people, yet he is a sinner. Julius devoted a great deal of time to gaining the respect and high position of honor. Along the way of his ruling, he committed many devastating sins. Within this, he slept with another man and betrayed his wife with whom he had children with. Popular beliefs throw the sin of betrayal at the bottom of the rings of hell and determine it the most horrifying sin. Ironically enough, Julius was betrayed himself. Cassius and Bruis betrayed the man within his ruling and led to his death of being stabbed twenty-three times. Beyond his records of sinning and reputation, he is known to be one of the most powerful man who ever existed. In modern day society, man fights to climb the ladder of power in attempt to reach the top. Like a game, but what would a game be with no cheaters. Sin is committed and yet even the worst of the cheaters reach the top. Then it is not until after their death that society obtains the image of the man, recognizing him for all of his sins. Until then, we are blinded by his master plan. The leaders of this modern day society cheat to reach the position of being the most powerful and absolute man on earth. Julius Ceasar, is an inspiration to them.

"Julius Caesar History." AllAboutHistory.org. AllAboutHistory, 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

McManus, Barbara F. "Julius Caesar: Historical Background." Julius Caesar: Historical Background. The College of New Rochelle, Mar. 2011. Web. 21 Oct. 2013.

1. 2. Catherine Gavin 3. Julius Caesar 4. AIM 5. 22 October 2013 6. Julius Caesar was one of the most influential people of his time, creating never before seen reforms and ruling with an iron fist. He, “ extended the Roman empire before seizing power and making himself dictator of Rome, paving the way for the imperial system” (BBC). With his influence on Rome, he lead Rome to “the demise of the Roman Republic  and the rise of the Roman Empire ” (Wikipedia). Within his course of taking down the Roman Republic, he made himself the dictator of Rome. With his newfound authority, he took it upon himself to make many different changes within the empire, including: “carry[ing] out much-needed reform, relieving debt, enlarging the senate, building the Forum Iulium and revising the calendar” (BBC). All of these aspects of his rule ultimately add to his importance to the people and to the history of the world. His rule inspired many people to do better, trying to be like him. His purpose overall would be to be a figure of importance, pushing the boundaries and making history. His influence on the Roman Empire has carried over into the modern world, causing many people to make the reforms that he did and make their mark on the world. However, they do not go to such extreme measures that Caesar does, such as becoming the Dictator and toppling one of the best governments in their time.

Works Cited

BBC News. BBC, n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

"Julius Caesar." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Oct. 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

1. 2.Historical 3.Kaitlyn Ivey 4.22 October 2013 5. Julius Caesar was born around 102/100 BCE as Gaius Julius Caesar. He was born into a noble family, but they had no prestige. Julius’s life was not an easy one, “...Caesar refused, Sulla proscribed him (listed him among those to be executed), and Caesar went into hiding. Caesar's influential friends and relatives eventually got him a pardon” (McManus). After Caesar returned he became a military officer. There was great gossip around town about how he received his positions. Later on Caesar became a senator and wished to become high priest. Caesar cared much about imagine, even claiming himself from Gods to appear better, that he divorced his wife because she was not above scandal. Caesar didn’t achieve this position and left Rome for nine years. Once he returned he joined a new aged group and became their leader. Julius finally accomplished becoming Emperor of Rome. Julius’s rule was not without scandal. He had one of the most famous love affairs of all time, with Cleopatra. This eventually lead to his demise because Julius’s enemy, Marc Antony, was Cleopatra’s lover. Julius Caesar was one of Rome’s greatest emperors. His death might be just as famous of his life. He was stabbed by thirteen of his closes men on March 15. The men that are most famous for the murder, Brutus and Cassius where his right hand man. No matter what personal opinions one might have about Julius Caesar he was a great leader for Rome and changed history.

McManus, Barbara F. "Julius Caesar: Historical Background." Julius Caesar: Historical Background. The College of New Rochelle, Mar. 2011. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. "Caesar's Assassination: Dilemma: Closing." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.