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Master of Rome
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David Potter’s Master of Rome presents a compelling portrait of Julius Caesar, one of ancient Rome’s most consequential figures. Identifying as a “popular” politician, Caesar advocated for effective governance to uplift the average Roman, though he rejected traditional democracy in favor of his own authoritative management. Potter reveals Caesar as a strategic and adaptable leader who maintains a consistent public image to attract support. Caesar’s philosophy of integrating former enemies into his ranks proves successful in Gaul but ultimately leads to his assassination in 44 bce when he applies it to post-Civil War Rome. Through analysis of Caesar’s writings and ancient sources, Potter explores the ambition, methods, and contradictions that propelled Caesar to the pinnacle of Roman power.
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Abstract
David Potter’s Master of Rome presents a compelling portrait of Julius Caesar, one of ancient Rome’s most consequential figures.
Identifying as a “popular” politician, Caesar advocated for effective governance to uplift the average Roman, though he rejected traditional democracy in favor of his own authoritative management.
Potter reveals Caesar as a strategic and adaptable leader who maintains a consistent public image to attract support.
Caesar’s philosophy of integrating former enemies into his ranks proves successful in Gaul but ultimately leads to his assassination in 44 bce when he applies it to post-Civil War Rome.
Through analysis of Caesar’s writings and ancient sources, Potter explores the ambition, methods, and contradictions that propelled Caesar to the pinnacle of Roman power.
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