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The dramatic story of how nearly five centuries of ancient Roman democracy was overthrown in just 16 years… by one man. This is the story of a brazen, ambitious power-grab that saw Julius Caesar consolidate the vast power of Rome in his own hands.

Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar.
When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment.
As Caesar tightens his grip on Rome, he is declared "Dictator for Life."
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Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
Julius Caesar tears up the rulebook in his quest to become Rome’s greatest man.
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Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall.
The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation.
The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire.
As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting.
Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated.
Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship.
Nearly 5 centuries of ancient Roman democracy was overthrown in just 16 years by one man.
After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators.
When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career.
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