He was right in his assumptions about what he was capable of. He saw how Caesar was attempting to seize power, the effect it would have, the power struggle between Pompey and Caesar, and the grave danger Caesar posed to Pompey. He was also concerned about what the transition of power would mean for the Roman Republic as well. He recognised, as evidenced in his writings, that the Republic was falling and that a new regime was about to come into play. He was a good citizen who did everything to promote the Republic as best as possible. His ability to see what Caesar was doing and how he was trying to gain control of the empire shows that he was paying attention to the events taking place in his time. Caesar was effectively destroying the republic by taking control of everything he could. Caesar's assignment did not end what had begun. Eventually a new ruler, Augustus, came into play. When Augustus came to power Cicero was killed. He had done everything he could to promote the country he loved. His opinions demanded too much influence on the Roman people. He loved his country too much and essentially died for his ideas and opinions. Cicero was a man destined to establish himself in the Roman world as a figure of great importance. His life was at the service of his country in a period full of obstacles in which he found himself in the middle. He gave his life in an attempt to promote the Roman Republic. His letters are a snapshot of the times surrounding the events of the day and give us a glimpse into what the Romans were fighting for and what they achieved during that time.