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As dictator, Caesar is currently implementing a swathe of social and economic reforms. He already seems to hold sway over time itself with his recently introduced Julian calendar, yet every day now seems to bring with it new sweeping changes to Roman life... #LiveIdes
He conducted a throrough census, putting local landlords to the task, which has cut by more than half the number of households drawing free grain. Similarly, he charged praetors with the accurate updating of the electoral register, removing the names of all dead men... #LiveIdes
He has disbanded the collegia, which had become dangerous to public order, and increased the penalties for crime. Murderers even of high rank will have their entire property seized and senators convicted of extortion will be dismissed... #LiveIdes
