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The two Roman rulers that will always be remembered are Gaius Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius (Antony). Both of them had some qualities that every Roman admired and other qualities which they found to be against Rome's wills. As we read about both of their lives in Plutarch's written history Roman Lives we get an idea about who were a better leader and ruler of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar, according to what we have read and my opinion, is a better emperor. He shows more admirable qualities than Antony and that is why his name will always be remembered.
Caesar was Rome's best general at the time before becoming dictator. His troops were very loyal to him, and he gained popularity through-out Rome. Being ambitious made him very confident in his power. When he was elected pontifex maximus, the senate was afraid of his decisions toward his opposition. What surprised the senate is how humane Caesar acted towards them because he spared their lives. This action was against......

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