Firstly between 58–50 BC Ceasar fought the Gallic Wars which resulted in the ammexation of Gaul, turning it into a province of the Roman Republic. This added wealth to the Republic, including more slaves, and increased trade. read more
Julius Caesar enacted a number of important reforms in the single year he ruled as a dictator. He made the Senate larger, which gave more representation to the people. He brought down the Roman debt. read more