I have taken a new interest in studying ancient Rome in my spare time (and with the pandemic, there is a lot) and I am having trouble figuring out what was Julius Ceasar's social background and status? I also wonder what kind of career could he reasonably expect to have in the Roman Republic of his day? What kinds of virtues, characteristics, and achievements would other Romans expect him to have? If there are any books that shed some insight on those subjects recommendations would be much appreciated.