Historian A: Mary Beard – Political and Cultural Perspective "Mary Beard argues that Julius Caesar was a brilliant politician who fundamentally changed Rome by centralizing power. She emphasizes his military successes, reforms, and ability to manipulate the Senate to his advantage. Beard suggests that Caesar's actions, though controversial, were driven by a desire to stabilize Rome and address its political chaos. Her interpretation views Caesar as a transformative leader who paved the way for the Roman Empire, highlighting his strategic genius and political vision."

Historian B: Ronald Syme – Political and Power Perspective "Ronald Syme contends that Julius Caesar was primarily a ruthless politician who sought personal power above all else. He emphasizes Caesar’s manipulative tactics, including his crossing of the Rubicon and his accumulation of power through the dictatorship. Syme portrays Caesar as a threat to the Roman Republic’s traditions, whose ambition led to civil war and the eventual downfall of republican values. His interpretation casts Caesar as a figure driven by personal ambition and the desire for control."