Julius Caesar's Political Career

Introduction

Gaius Julius Caesar is one elect person in history whose image does not tarnish with time and whose fame has lasted for centuries. He was not only an outstanding commander, but also an incredible political leader, and a versatile. Caesar entered history in the frame of these epithets and in the splendor of such assessments. Indeed, the Roman dictator Julius Caesar has become one of the most famous figures of world history, and his name is usually associated with the concepts of a great man, leader and politic The historical role of Caesar's is great and multifaceted, as his militant, political and literary career, outstanding abilities, and finally, his bright personality has attracted historians for years.

The early death of

Caesar’s father, who died when the boy was 15 years old, influenced the development of his personality. Therefore, the education and training of this teenager completely fell on his mother. Famous Roman teacher Marc Anthony Gnifon was a home tutor of the future great ruler and military leader (Freeman, 2009). He learned to read the Greek epic works of many philosophers, discovered the history of victories of Alexander the Great, and mastered the techniques and tricks of oratory to become extremely advanced and versatile person (Freeman, 2009). Due to this origin and relations in his family, the young Caesar had excellent prerequisites for further brilliant political career.
Caesar’s Youth
In his youth, Caesar, who came from the noble patrician dynasty of Julius, aspired to be powerful and glorious, which satisfied his ambitions.

When Caesar was not yet 20 years old, he had been subjected to political repression by the dictator Sulla, as he was the nephew of the famous Gaius Marius and son-in-law of Cornelius Cinna, Sulla's main rivals in the fight for power (Abbott, 2004). Caesar was forgiven, only thanks to the patronage of influential relatives, but he chose to leave Rome and to move to the East. After the death of Sulla, Caesar returned to Rome and began his political career by exposing himself in favor of the plebs and the implacable enemy of the Senate oligarchy. Caesar, skillfully using his relationship with the great Marius, quickly became popular among the plebeians. Caesar has not been able to gain a foothold in the world of Roman politics, and only in the 60s BC, he was able to become an influential figure in the Forum (Freeman,

2009).
Political Background
In politics, Gaius Julius Caesar remained faithful to the popular party - the party that had brought him certain political success.

However, when the Senate gave enormous power to Pompeius in 67-66 BC, Caesar began speaking in favor of democracy in his public appearances (Holland, 2005). In particular, Caesar proposed to revive the almost forgotten procedure for the Court of the national assembly. In addition to democratic initiatives, Caesar was a model of generosity. In 65 BC, Caesar was elected aedile. His functions included the organization of urban construction, transport, trade, and the daily life of Rome. Caesar arranged expensive spectacles for the Romans, including a magnificent theater, gladiator fights, and public dinners, which won him popularity in the wider circles of the Roman population (Wyke, 2008). He spent almost all his money on these features, so he became almost bankrupt by the end of the year. Huge debts, several hundred of gold talents threatened his future career. In short, Caesar tried to strengthen his popularity among citizens in every possible way, playing an increasingly important role in public life. The success of Caesar's office of aedile, however, allowed him to be elected Pontifex Maximus in 63 BC, which gave him an opportunity to get rid of his

debts.