Did Rome Benefit From Julius Caesar? Although Julius Caesar expanded the Roman Empire, Rome suffered because he ended the republic, used its money for his own purposes, and became an unpopular military dictator. Throughout his life, Caesar’s main focus was to become a ruler because as a child he grew up believing that power was everything. When Julius was 15 years old he was the head of his family and made decisions to make sure his family was prosperous. Julius Caesar led Rome for many years, however, his rule ultimately proved to be bad for Rome. Rome did not benefit from Julius Caesar because he ended the republic. He crossed the Rubicon River in Italy with his army, and this act was seen as an insurrection. It showed to the government