To determine whether Julius Caesar was an intelligent political hero or a self-centered, despotic villain, it is important to consider all the facts. Born in 100 BC and assassinated in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was legendary. Together with Pompey and Crassus he created the first unofficial triumvirate which was negotiated to appease both Roman citizens and power-hungry rivals. However, this agreement would not last long. After Pompey's wife, Julia Caesar and daughter of Caesar's daughter given to Pompey to found the Trimvirate, dies in childbirth, civil war breaks out as Caesar leads his army against Rome. He fights until Pompey is assassinated in Egypt. While Rome is “shattered,” Julius Caesar should rule one person. Avoid having a monarchy by becoming a dictator instead of a king. Although his intentions seem honorable, he controls the government and elections. However; makes changes to ensure Rome's financial stability and is able to make allies with enemies by showing grace rather than vengeance. In contrast, some people still saw him as a traitor for siding with the common people. This elite group believed that Julius Caesar needed to be stopped and decided to take action. Referring to three primary sources on the actions taken, it is important to analyze these writings to decide whether Julius Caesar was given the role of a heroic politician or an evil dictator based on how they interpret the murders. The faction of elitists who were against Julius Caesar was a group of senators led by “Marcus Brutus (85-42 BC) former friend of Caesar. In memory of his ancestors who got rid of the monarch 500 years earlier, Julius Caesar's position resembled them. They decided they had to cut... in the middle of the paper... because the book uniformly explains only the main events. Works Cited Lynn Hunt, Thomas R. Martin, Barbara h. Rosenwein, R. Moltia Hsia, and Bonnie G. Smith. The Making Of The West: Peoples And Cultures, Volume 1: To 1740. 4th ed., Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2012.Plutarch. "The Assassination of Julius Caesar, by Marcus Brutus (excerpts)." Translated by John Dryden. Reproduced from the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. August 2000. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/plutarch-caesar.asp (accessed May 25, 2014) “The Assassination of Julius Caesar, 44 BC” Eyewitness History. 2004. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/caesar2.htm (accessed 25 May 2014). Tranquillus, Gaius Suetonius. Lives of the 12 Caesars. Translated by Joseph Gavorse. Reproduced from Livus: Article of Ancient History http://www.livius.org/caa-can/caesar/caesar_t09.html (accessed May 25 2014)