Roman Government

What Influence did Gaius Julius Caesar and Augustus have on the reforms of the government from a Republic to an Empire?

By Daniel Shaw
Table of Contents

Synopsis…………………………………………3
Report…………………………………………...4
-Introduction………………………………………………………..4 - The Senate’s Rise and decline in power………………..4 -Gaius Julius Caesar………………………………………………5 -Caesar Augustus………………………………………………….6 -Conclusion…………………………………………………………..8

Synopsis
The Roman government changed from a republic to an empire, this doesn’t seem an easy task for modern day governments. How was it that this occurred? And what impact did Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar have on this change? Julius Caesar, although not completely starting the process, this was begun be Sulla, Caesar did draw the power away from the senate and bestowed it upon himself, partaking in constant wars, instead of stabilising the republic. When he died, Rome fell back into civil war and power was regained by Julius Caesar’s heir, Augustus. Augustus continued drawing Rome away from a republic, as was his only option if Rome was to survive. He was almost completely unchallenged once he took power as his opponents were dead from the war. He began rebuilding the nation and restored it to its prior capacity and further. Caesar was the overall catalyst for the reform and Augustus simply continued with that legacy.

Report
After 500 years as a republic, how was it that the Roman Empire became an empire? In today’s society, politicians struggle with every legislation and law change. Examine how Gaius Julius Caesar and Augustus brought about this change, taking the power from a senate of 1000 to one man. What effect did this have on the Roman Empire and its survival? ‘’The senate was established as an advisory body but became the governing body of Rome.’’ Until around 133 B.C the senate was almost completely unchallenged. They gained the majority of their power during the Second Punic War as they needed the ability to lead with authority and calmly make decisions in order to defeat the Carthaginians within their territory. In this time, they took control away from the plebeians and showed their skills in leadership as many were ex-magistrates with vast experience in government. They organised the armies and lead them to victory. This contributed to their gain in status. With this build-up of power, the achievements of Caesar and Augustus are made greater. To discover the reasons for this dramatic change the context and reforms of these two emperors will be analysed using primary and secondary sources. T...

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