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Nearly 5 centuries of ancient Roman democracy was overthrown in just 16 years by one man.
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.
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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.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(intense music) - The story of Caesar, most extraordinary political story in Western history.
- Julius Caesar is the most dangerous kind of demagogue.
- He's immoral, he's irreligious, he wants to rule red.
- [Interviewee] Step by step, Caesar is being corrupted by this power he's got.
- Democracy has to be truthful.
And if we take it for granted, a new Caesar will come.
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Preview: S1 | 30s | Nearly 5 centuries of ancient Roman democracy was overthrown in just 16 years by one man. (30s)
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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 17s | When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment. (2m 17s)
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Preview: Ep3 | 30s | Caesar’s ambition turns to tyranny, and a handful of senators plot his downfall. (30s)
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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 47s | As Caesar tightens his grip on Rome, he is declared "Dictator for Life." (2m 47s)
Caesar Sorting Rome’s Problems
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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 24s | Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar. (2m 24s)
Fulvia Leads An Impromptu Funeral and the Senate Burns
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 8s | The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire. (2m 8s)
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Preview: Ep2 | 30s | Events beyond Caesar’s control threaten to unravel his plans, and leave him isolated. (30s)
The Debate Over Caesar’s Governorship
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 53s | The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation. (2m 53s)
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 13s | As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting. (2m 13s)
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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 50s | Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship. (2m 50s)
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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 19s | After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators. (2m 19s)
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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 52s | When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career. (2m 52s)
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