Honors Theses
Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
History
First Advisor
John Lobur
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Throughout the course of this work I discuss Caesar as a leader, examining the strategies that allowed him to be continually successful throughout his career. I begin with a description of leadership theory, explaining the characteristics and skill necessary for effective leadership. I then proceed with an outline of his life and political career, from his exile during Sulla’s dictatorship to his ultimate demise. I include an explanation of the historical political situation facing Rome as Caesar entered politics as well. I then describe his early political career and his tenure in Gaul, using specific instances illustrating his effective leadership and thereby explaining his success. Then, I highlight his actions in the Civil War and victory over the Pompeians. I conclude by explaining why his leadership methods, which succeeded throughout his career, ultimately brought his demise.
Recommended Citation
Oppenheimer, William Johnston, "Caesar the Leader" (2007). Honors Theses. 2387.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2387
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