He was correct in his assumptions about what he was capable of. He saw how Caesar attempted to seize power, the effect it would have, the power struggle between Pompey and Caesar, and the grave danger Caesar posed to Pompey. He also worried about what the transition of power would hold for the Roman Republic as well. He recognized, as evidenced in his writings, that the Republic was falling and that a new regime would come into play. He was a good citizen who went out of his way to promote the Republic as much as possible. His ability to see what Caesar was doing and how he was trying to take control of the empire shows that he was paying attention to the events happening in his time. Caesar was effectively destroying the republic by taking control of everything he could. Caesar's appointment did not end what had begun. Eventually, a new ruler came into play, Augustus. When Augustus comes to power, Cicero is killed. He had done everything he could to promote the country he loved. His views demanded too much influence over the Roman people. He loved his country too much and died for his ideas and opinions. Cicero was a man destined to stand out in the Roman world as a figure of great importance. His life was in the service of his country in a time full of obstacles into which he found himself plunged. He gave his life to advance the Roman Republic. His letters are a snapshot of the times surrounding the events of the time and give us insight into what the Romans were fighting for and what they accomplished during this time.