What podcasts say about Julius Caesar
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What others have said about Julius Caesar
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Despite his flaws, Caesar was exceptionally loyal to close associates.
“Caesar was, for all that you could criticize about the guy, he was incredibly loyal to the people that, that were close to him, to his friends, loyal to a fault.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 23:17
Caesar combined personal charm with acute awareness of political consequences.
“So I think it's perfect combination of his winning charm, his deep sense for the political stakes of every single thing that he does.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 29:05
Caesar built early popularity by positioning himself as an opponent of injustice.
“Caesar kind of takes a stand for justice like throughout his early career.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 31:09
Caesar used wealth and gifts to secure loyalty and strengthen personal power.
“He always sees money as a tool and, and riches as a tool and gift as a tool to, to, to like, win, to bind people closer to himself.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 39:35
Caesar was a better general than Pompey.
“I mean, he was really good, but I think Caesar was a better general.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 54:07
Caesar’s grief over Pompey was genuine rather than politically staged.
“I think that's totally false. Like, he really wanted Pompey alive.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 1:08:49
Caesar was more capable in warfare than in politics.
“Caesar was good at politics, but I think better at war.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 1:29:16
Caesar associated his personal legacy with Rome’s prosperity.
“He managed to identify his own success, his own legacy, with what he saw as the flourishing of Rome.”
Open the episode · The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085Listen at 1:49:18
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