Why Was Julius Caesar Unjustified

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The assassination of Julius Caesar was unjustified. It’s unjustified because Caesar was a great leader and lawgiver. Even though Caesar was a leader for his army across the republic in northern Italy, Caesar was taking down the forces for his enemies before he left to Egypt. He already had a plan when he left for Egypt.
Julius Caesar was a good man. He was also a smart man, Julius Caesar was a lawgiver. Caesar had never lost a war. This says a lot of Caesar. He was a fighter when he needed to be one. Caesar created a news sheet, which was posted to let everyone know what was happening in the wars. For those people who cared to read it.
He was a good lawgiver because he knew lots about politics and ensured his republic. He had many enemies

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