Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, Consul, and notable author of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. After assuming control of government, Caesar began a program of social and governmental reforms, including the creation of the Julian calendar. He centralized the bureaucracy of the Republic and was eventually proclaimed "dictator in perpetuity". But the underlying political conflicts had not been resolved, and on the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated. A new series of civil wars broke out, and the constitutional government of the Republic was never restored. Caesar's adopted heir Octavian, later known as Augustus, rose to sole power, and the era of the Roman Empire began. Much of Caesar's life is known from his own accounts of his military campaigns. Caesar is deemed to be one of the greatest military commanders in history.
- ISBN10 1236585887
- ISBN13 9781236585882
- Publish Date 1 June 2012 (first published 1 July 2010)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 9 February 2017
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Rarebooksclub.com
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 52
- Language English