HISB11H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Cisalpine Gaul, Sextus Pompey, Sestertius
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Lecture 7 from caesar"s death to augustus (53 bce-14 ce) Caesar"s murder was considered justified because his actions were very king-like and posed a direct threat to the republican system. Promises made to the people of rome: his land, 300 sesterces per individual. Promises made to gaius julius caesar octavianus: sole heir, octavius was very quick in taking advantage of his inheritance to pursue his goals and popularity amongst the people. Opponents and the people underestimated gaius julius caesar"s abilities: led to opposition between antony and octavian. Caesar"s public funeral and the reading of his will: massive outcry against the assassins. They are positioned further away from rome. Spring 44 bce: lepidus in gaul in nearer spain. Battle against sextus pompey (son of pompey, kept his resistance alive) Battle against albinus (one of caesar"s assassins) Made speeches against antony, called them the philippics: used a reference to a well-known past event to make a similar point.
