How Did Julius Caesar Influence Today

While his efforts are at times made on a foundation of excessive trust of both men and fate, Julius Caesar has overall been a strong and positive influence on the continuous rise of Rome. Caesar has done an outstanding job at drastically establishing and growing Rome’s empire with his role in the government, expanding his military influence through innovative military tactics, and changing Rome for the better with his impact on numerous social reforms. Rome today has grown a significant amount in numerous aspects from where it was in a pre-Caesar time, with much of this development due in great part to his remarkable contributions.

Julius Caesar’s dictatorship in Rome is a key element in the gradual transition of our government from what

it once was to what it is destined to be. He has expanded our geographical area, as well as initiating and fostering a pivot away from a weak republic and in the direction of a strong empire. Caesar has then continued on to work at growing and transforming this newly established empire by ensuring his power with numerous highly ranked positions.
In terms of geographic expansion, through conquest, Caesar has increased the size of Rome immensely.

He has also notably managed to control a larger area with a stronger hand than ever before. Regarding political growth, Julius Caesar has gradually been transitioning Rome’s governmental system from a republic to an empire. He has garnered support from many middle and lower class citizens by doing so. While many of Caesar’s accomplishments have been made by his own ruling, as he often defies the Senate and carries out action regardless of others thoughts, it is more often than not beneficial to our citizens and to Rome as a whole. “Caesar demonstrated that he still had the best interest of the state at heart, even if he believed that he was the only person capable of running it.” (New World

Encyclopedia)
Some may argue that an empire is not a positive asset for Rome, however, there is much evidence to prove otherwise. Caesar rarely makes military related advances which bring about a negative impact. His actions are well thought out, and are more often than not a welcomed change for Rome in the long run. An empire not only solves multiple political issues within Rome, but issues between social classes as well.
Caesar’s military influence has been spread in a number of ways. First of all, in a trial to gain a stronger and more sizable military force which would support his ongoing campaigns to expand his ideal empire, Caesar became a governor of Gaul. Although this required a number of battles which brought about the deaths of many, it was ultimately beneficial and unavoidable. In addition to this, Caesar has done an excellent job at solidifying his rule by forming allies which will last for generations, including a noteworthy relationship with Cleopatra, allowing relative influence over neighboring societies. Lastly, Caesar has spread his campaigns all over Gaul by conquering and efficiently leading numerous places within it. Caesar has aligned himself into the favorable eyes of countless members of the Senate, and while some are still opposed to his efforts, the majority of us support him.
Another groundbreaking concept Caesar has introduced to Romans is the distribution of public land to returning veterans.

This idea has encouraged many of our citizens to become involved in defending our society due to an ensured plot of land upon their return, on top of eliminating the need to relocate other citizens. Julius Caesar made a valiant attempt to involve plebeians in the political affairs of Rome, granting them more power than they had ever known before. In addition to this, he inspired the plebeians to challenge the patricians and demand a written set of laws. Additionally, rule is no longer dominated by Rome’s aristocrats. The plebeians of Rome for the first time have the opportunity to have a say in the way in which we are governed. In addition to these new influences, the rising empire has brought about less dispute between the plebeians and the patricians, and there has been less social disrest than there was in a time which was pre-Caesar. “The poor were offered opportunities with the founding of new towns in Gaul and Spain and the reconstruction of cities like Carthage and Corinth.” (New World Encyclopedia) These ventures gained Caesar exceptional popularity with all social

classes.
Julius Caesar has been one of the most influential characters to ever be a major contributor to the history of Rome. His feats have not gone unnoticed, and have seamlessly interconnected over time. Had it not been for his seemingly flawless battles in numerous locations of Gaul, Caesar would not have been able to rise to the position of power which he did. Additionally, had Caesar not held this power, reforms changing interactions between Rome’s two social classes forever would not have taken place. Each subcategory of his overall success in Rome is dependent on another. This is simply yet another example of Caesar’s constantly strategic ruling.
Julius Caesar is a man of fine character who has our society’s greatest interest at heart. He is a strong leader who has changed the course of history for the Roman world both decisively and irreversibly. From this point, under the brilliant leadership of Caesar, Rome can only become stronger. His efforts within the government have grown Rome extraordinarily, and the military tactics he has introduced to Roman soldiers are nothing short of ingenious.