Caesar’s accumulation of power led to a conspiracy among senators who feared he intended to become king.
After defeating Pompey, Caesar consolidated power as "Dictator for Life". His short rule left a lasting mark on Western civilization: Caesar
: In 60 BCE, Caesar formed a secret political alliance with Crassus , the wealthiest man in Rome, and Pompey , its most celebrated general. Caesar’s accumulation of power led to a conspiracy
: Facing prosecution from political rivals in the Senate, Caesar defied orders to disband his army and crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BCE, sparking a civil war. Rule and Reform the wealthiest man in Rome