HISTORY 1M03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Publican, Tropical Year, Brindisi
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Fixed disparity between roman and solar year. Julian calendar = a great success, only modified once since. Forgave former enemies that asked for pardon. Free monthly grain rotation (state sponsored) for poorest citizens. Building projects (forum iulium, basilica iulia, saepta iulia) Time spent in alexandria made him realize how much less impressive rome"s architecture was. In order to fill new spots he grants senatorial rank to new romans. Consul = m. antonius, deputy = m. aemilius lepidus (had primary control after death) No plan for what to do next. Would ensure safety of the assassins, but that caesar"s reforms can"t be altered. His will is read out, includes gifts to people of rome. Named as his heir in his will takes on name gaius julius caesar octavianus. Antony tries to force out governor of gaul. Octavian (imperium, senatorial rank) admitted to senate. Head north to defeat antony at mutina. Antony escapes and joins lepidus in spain.