Why Is Julius Caesar Bad

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“Veni, vidi, vici. (I came, I saw, I conquered)” (HORVATH, Jean-Pierre). The Roman people had been through much distress before Julius Caesar. They had been through many consuls who weren’t right for Rome and many bloody civil wars had occurred before Caesar liberated them. Because of Caesar happily giving land to the poor, protecting Rome and it’s people, and extending its borders, it’s more than safe to say that he didn’t commit crimes against humanity. To begin with, Julius Caesar offered land to veterans and poverty-stricken. As his short reign began, “Veterans and poor Romans who wanted a chance to a new life received free land in these colonies and were transported there free of charge” (Rinaldo 108). In other words, Caesar helped the economy get moving again after several civil wars. He offered property and work for his people. According to several thousand netizens, Rome wouldn’t have gone as far as they did if it wasn’t for Caesar’s reign. He provided land for the poor, created many jobs as a result of construction, and entertained the whole empire by having a 10-day feast as a celebration for him and his allies winning the civil war. Would someone who didn’t care about the public …show more content…

As he led his men, “He also moved fast to strengthen the northern borders of the empire and tackle its enemies in the east” (PBS, Public Broadcasting Service). As a result, Rome was out of harm's’ reach for the next 2 years. To put an end to his successful reign, Caesar was brutally murdered by 23 men, one of which he considered his closest friend. And for doing what? By simply protecting the empire that he helped raise and prosper. Julius Caesar wished well for his people until his last breath because he is kind and giving. In his will, he gave each Roman citizen money. Also included in his will was, the expenses to build gardens for the citizens use. Moreover, the fact that the people treasured Caesar cannot be