Pristinam fortunam Caesari refers to Julius Caesar's former glory or fortune before his assassination. It represents his previous status and achievements.
Imagine if a popular celebrity suddenly lost all their fame and success overnight. That would be similar to Julius Caesar losing his pristinam fortunam after being betrayed by those close to him.
Ides of March: The date (March 15th) when Julius Caesar was assassinated.
Dictatorship: A form of government where one person holds absolute power, often obtained through force or military support.
Civil War (Roman): A conflict between different factions within the same country, such as the one that occurred after Julius Caesar's death.
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