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Julius Caesar's legacy and attributes are just as robust today as they were in his time. From the time he took power to the time of his death he accomplished more than many other men would have done in a lifetime. He brought the Roman Empire to its height and from his death on, the Empire did nothing but fall. He was one of the world's greatest leaders and probably the best.

At the age of 15 Caesar became head of his family when his father died in 85bc. His family wanted him to pursue a religious career as the priest of Jupiter but Caesar had other plans. He wanted to dive head long into a political career. He took maters into his own hands when in 84bc he married Cornelia the daughter of one of Rome's stronger leaders at the time, Cornelius Cinna (Schlesinger 30).

Cinna took power in 82bc when Rome's leader at the time Gaius Marius died. Marius was married to Caesar's Aunt Julia. Marius was killed in battle with one of his great enemies Sulla. Soon after this battle......

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