The Roman Civil War: A Power Struggle That Shaped An Empire

The Roman Civil War, encompassing a series of conflicts between 49 and 30 BC, was a pivotal period in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. This was not a singular conflict, but rather a collection of power struggles that collectively brought about the rise of Augustus and the establishment of the Roman Empire. Origins and Causes At the heart of the civil war was the longstanding rivalry between Gaius Julius Caesar and the Senate. While the Senate represented the traditional political order of the Republic, Caesar emerged as a champion of the populares, a political faction that represented the interests of the Roman masses. <a href="https://medium.com/@LegionLore/the-roman-civil-war-a-power-struggle-that-shaped-an-empire-38fa425f0cf5">Website</a>