Introduction to Roman History (1): Caesar is Palpatine

In this first article in the series of Roman History we will consider the meribound similarities between Julius Caesar and Palpatine from the Star Wars universe. The following similarities can be noted:

• Both Caesar and Palpatine are ambitious political men
• Both Caesar and Palpatine start in the senate after which they become cancellor or consil
• Both Caesar and Palpatine have a protegée in the senate (Brutus and Annakin)
• Both Caesar and Palpatine assume dictatorial control
• Both Caesar and Palpatine command armies