How did Caesar change Roman life?
- Arianne Sumallo
- Oct 30, 2015
- 2 min read
Julius Caesar impacted Roman life in more aspects more than one. He was very influential in political side of Rome, becoming the first dictator to gain the support of plebeian people.
Caesar had to deal with the spread of debt across Rome, especially after the outbreak of the civil war collapsing the value of real estate and the repayment of loans. Realizing what impact the shortage of coinage had in the situation, Caesar demanded that the property must be accepted for repayment of the pre-war value. Later, Caesar got rid of all interest payment due since the beginning of 49 BCE and allowed tenants to pay no rent for 1 year. Although his swift actions did not get rid of the Rome's debt, Caesar's quick decisions and actions for the problem helped ease the debt in a way that both lenders and borrowers were both satisfied.
In my opinion, Julius Caesar most definitely was a blessing to the citizens of Rome.
He actively changed the lives of Roman citizens, reducing the outbreak of unemployment by offering the poor new lives and oppurtunities in some of the Roman Empire's overseas colonies. He gained the publics' admiration and respect by providing them with free entertainment and food at the colosseum.
His tactics on the battlefield helped him expand the Roman Empire, making Rome richer and even more powerful. He lead the Roman Army to victory, invading Britain twice in 55 & 54 BCE, gaining control of Britannia for the Roman Empire. Even after his death, Caesar impacted the city and citizens of Rome demanding the his villa, the gardens surrounding it and his art gallery were all open for the public in his will. His will also stated for the distribution of his wealth to the roman people, giving each 300,000 sesterces. His influentiality attracted intellectuals, doctors and lawyers to the city, expanding the popularity and power of the Empire.
In conclusion, Gaius Julius Caesar showed devotion to his job, Rome and it's citizens bringing stability, prosperity, power and wealth to the empire. His actions and decisions benifitted most romans, keeping his people happy and content. The citizens of Rome respected and adored Caesar, expressing the impact he had in their lives. Even after his death, Caesar's assassination caused an outbreak of violence in the city, marking the turning point of the republic into an empire. Julius Caesar was most definitely good for Rome.
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