The Roman Empire of Julius Caesar
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A general and politician, Julius Caesar helped changed the course of Roman history. Caesar had greatly extended the size of the Roman empire (as displayed in the image of the map). Caesar assumed his role as a leader, making himself dictator of Rome, becoming capable of paving the way for a Roman imperial system.
It had began around 46 BC when Caesar had returned to Rome. He was now the most powerful man in the world. The Senate made him dictator for life and he ruled like a king. He made many changes to Rome. He put his own supporters in the Senate. He built new buildings and temples in the city of Rome. He even changed the calendar to the now famous Julian calendar with 365 days and a leap year.
It had began around 46 BC when Caesar had returned to Rome. He was now the most powerful man in the world. The Senate made him dictator for life and he ruled like a king. He made many changes to Rome. He put his own supporters in the Senate. He built new buildings and temples in the city of Rome. He even changed the calendar to the now famous Julian calendar with 365 days and a leap year.