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=Julius Caesar =

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Part III Personalities in their Times: Option K Rome: Julius Caesar
Principal Focus: Students gain an understanding of Julius Caesar in the context of his time.

Students learn about:


 * 1 Historical context**
 * geography, topography and resources of Rome and provinces
 * overview of Roman political and social structures
 * overview of significant political and military developments


 * 2 Background and rise to prominence**
 * his family background and position
 * his education, early life and ambitions
 * paths to power: priesthoods; Marian connections; political alliances and marriages
 * early political career to 60 BC


 * 3 Career**
 * role in First Triumvirate
 * Gallic Wars: campaigns and tactics, siege of Alesia
 * relationship with his army
 * relationship with the Senate
 * role in the Civil War
 * political supporters and enemies
 * personal relationships: Julia, Cleopatra VII, Brutus, Mark Antony, Cicero
 * impact of personality on career; significance of his writings
 * dictatorship: policies and reforms
 * assassination: motives, manner and impact of his death


 * 4 Evaluation**
 * impact and influence on his time
 * assessment of his life and career
 * legacy
 * ancient and modern images and interpretations of Julius Caesar

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