Everyone knows of Julius Caesar’s fame, but does he deserve to be remembered as the ‘Master of the World’? Using contemporary accounts, art and archaeology examine his place in the world of Late Republican Rome. Analyse his rise to prominence in the precarious and volatile politics of 1st century BC Rome, his genius as a military commander, and his role in expanding the Roman Empire. Explore answers to the questions - Was Caesar a typical aristocrat? Why did he wage civil war? Did he kill the republic? This class is presentation-based.