Name some reasons Julius Caesar may be considered a hero.

The question of whether Julius Caesar was a hero or villain is very popular when discussing Ancient Rome in class. The answer usually depends on whose perspective is used. Some of the actions of Caesar make him worthy to be considered a hero. For one, Caesar was a brilliant military tactician that gained the respect of his troops in battle. He greatly expanded Rome's boundaries with a variety of military victories.

Caesar was also heroic in his efforts to achieve political power. He is generally considered a strong politician.  He had brilliant negotiating skills and could convince his enemies to fall in line and work with him. He understood who the important players were in Rome's political scene and allied himself with them to gain favor. He would only use these political alliances as long as they suited his aspirations.

Julius Caesar was a hero to the lower classes of Rome as well. He instituted a number of reforms for the plebeians that dealt with their political and economic rights. Included in these reforms were debt relief and land reform. He also changed the calendar of Rome during his short tenure as dictator.