After Caesar made his way back to Rome after his triumph in several wars, some welcomed him as a champion, while others feared him for his achievements. Part of the Senate and some members of the nobility were among those that feared him. They feared him because they believed that Caesar was attempting to become a tyrant. Those who feared him believed that their positions, influence, and wealth were at risk; others believed that the republic itself was at risk. The masses, on the other hand, loved him and venerated him as a result of his achievements. They saw him as a champion and did not mind having him as their supreme leader. Their love for him was evident after they hounded out all those who participated in Caesar’s assassination. Thus, Caesar was both admired and feared, depending on individual perceptions.
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