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The Mentor: Julius Cæsar, Vol. 6, Num. 2, Serial No. 150, March 1, 1918

By George Willis Botsford
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A biographical sketch traces his life from patrician upbringing and Greek education through early adventures such as capture by pirates, to a political rise via offices like quaestor, aedile, praetor and proconsul, alliance with Pompey and Crassus, consulship, conquest of Gaul, civil war, and ultimate accumulation of near-kingly powers before assassination in 44 B.C. It sketches his character—military skill, clemency, personal discipline, care for soldiers—and presents his reforms aimed at remedying the Republic's social and administrative ills. A companion overview surveys the empire's territorial extent, economy, linguistic diversity, provincial administration, and municipal autonomy.

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George Willis Botsford

George Willis Botsford was an American historian and educator known for his contributions to the study of ancient Rome. He authored several works that explore the political and social structures of Roman society, including "The Roman Assemblies from Their Origin to the End of the Republic," which provides a detailed analysis of the legislative bodies in ancient Rome. Botsford also contributed to the educational series "The Mentor," where he wrote about significant historical figures and events, such as Julius Cæsar. His writings reflect a commitment to making classical history accessible to a broader audience.

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