Reforms of Julius Caesar (jul 23, 58 BC – may 25, 57 BC)

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Caesar's reforms were the most extensive in Roman History to that date.He canceled a 1/4 of the debt, largely owed by the lower classes who were victimized by usurious aristocrats.He initiated many reforms including further land redistribution among the poor, land reform for veterans which eliminated the need to displace other citizens, as well as political reforms which proved unpopular with the senate. He ruled without regard to the senate, usually simply telling them which laws he wanted passed and how quickly, in an effort to consolidate and increase his own personal power. He reformed the calendar, created a police force, ordered the re-building of Carthage, and abolished the tax system.

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