Julius Caesar: The Rise Of Caesar's Military Strategies
In 60 B.C., military leader Julius Caesar joined forced with Crassus, a wealthy Roman, and Pompey, a popular general. These men dominated Rome as a triumvirate for the next 10 years. Caesar was a strong leader and genius at military strategy. He successfully conquered Gaul and since he shared fully in the hardships of war, he won his men’s loyalty and devotion. His success in Gaul made him popular with the people of Rome. Pompey ordered Caesar to disband his legions and return home. He feared Caesar’s ambitions. Caesar defeated Pompey’s armies and governed as an absolute ruler. He granted Roman citizenship to many people in the provinces. He expanded the senate, adding friends and supporters from Italy and other regions. He also helped the
poor by creating jobs, especially through the construction of new public buildings. Lastly, he started colonies where people without land could own property, and he increased pay for soldiers. Based off of these facts, I can conclude Caesar was a good leader. He was optimistic and courteous of other people. He was charismatic, ambitious, confident, and most importantly smart. All these qualities create a good leader, like Julius Caesar. Aside from Crassus trying to tear down Caesar, I would say the overall leadership under Caesar was brilliant.
poor by creating jobs, especially through the construction of new public buildings. Lastly, he started colonies where people without land could own property, and he increased pay for soldiers. Based off of these facts, I can conclude Caesar was a good leader. He was optimistic and courteous of other people. He was charismatic, ambitious, confident, and most importantly smart. All these qualities create a good leader, like Julius Caesar. Aside from Crassus trying to tear down Caesar, I would say the overall leadership under Caesar was brilliant.