Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

The quality and accuracy of events and timelines are good. I really liked the power org chart and the show is terrific at explaining the manoeuvres of power.

I learned a lot I didn't know about Cato. The writing is good and the pacing well done. But the show is an oh so not subtle dig at Trump and it's tiresome.

There is absolutely no credit given to Caesar for his remarkable achievements. (Again like Trump) None. For example;

Caesar led a series of military campaigns that resulted in the annexation of Gaul, encompassing present-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Why is this bad? Why show a woman and baby running in a forest?

Dictatorship and Centralization of Power: As dictator, Caesar implemented reforms to centralize authority, reduce corruption, and address economic issues.

Julian Calendar Reform: Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, a solar-based system that replaced the previous lunar calendar. This reform established a more accurate method of timekeeping, with a 365-day year and a leap year every four years, forming the basis of the modern calendar.

Social and Economic Reforms: He enacted policies to alleviate debt, redistribute land to the poor and veterans, and restructured the tax system. These measures aimed to address economic disparities and reduce social unrest within Rome.

Expansion of Citizenship: Caesar extended Roman citizenship to individuals in distant regions of the Republic, fostering loyalty and integrating diverse populations into Roman society.

Public Works and Infrastructure: He initiated extensive construction projects, including the Forum of Caesar and the rebuilding of Carthage and Corinth. These endeavors improved urban infrastructure and provided employment opportunities.

Literary Contributions: Caesar authored works such as "Commentarii de Bello Gallico" (Commentaries on the Gallic War), offering detailed accounts of his military campaigns and providing valuable learning and insight.