Julius Caesar's use of amicitia to advance his politcal career

The period 78 - 28 BC saw the emergence of powerful individuals in what was characterised as a significant turning point in the history of ancient Rome - the fall of the Roman republic. However there is one particular individual who should be mentioned for his political career was instrumental in establishing this downfall. Although Julius Caesar is most famously known noted for his ability as a general, his life in politics reflected his clever and astute …

…on the Ides of March in 44. To sum up Caesar's career with a quote, Cicero is as follows- "Never before had a Roman citizen allowed himself to receive the honours and marks of distinction normally reserved for the Gods". To effectively gain an understanding of Caesar's use of amicitia to advance his political career, a further evaluation of the sources used in this presentation, in relation to each other, is provided in the annotated bibliography