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“Wells, the science fiction author and amateur historian, was the first person, whoever wrote that I can tell, about how perhaps the Roman finance system destroyed the Republic.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Caesar's consolidation of power
For: History enthusiasts and critical thinkers
Key quote: “He looked at Caesar as a thoroughly romanticized figure.”
The host references H.G. Wells to illustrate a contrasting view of Julius Caesar, suggesting that Wells saw Caesar as a romanticized figure rather than a true leader. This mention serves to highlight the complexities of historical interpretation and the dangers of glorifying figures like Caesar.