Later biographies of Caesar by Suetonius and Plutarch are also important sources. Other contemporary sources include the letters and speeches of Cicero and the historical writings of Sallust. Octavian set about solidifying his power, and the era of the Roman Empire began.Ĭaesar was an accomplished author and historian as well as a statesman much of his life is known from his own accounts of his military campaigns. Caesar's great-nephew and adopted heir Octavian, later known as Augustus, rose to sole power after defeating his opponents in the last civil war of the Roman Republic.
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A new series of civil wars broke out and the constitutional government of the Republic was never fully restored. On the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated by a group of rebellious senators led by Brutus and Cassius, who stabbed him to death. His populist and authoritarian reforms angered the elites, who began to conspire against him. He centralized the bureaucracy of the Republic and was eventually proclaimed "dictator for life" ( dictator perpetuo). He initiated land reform and support for veterans. He gave citizenship to many residents of far regions of the Roman Republic. This began Caesar's civil war, which he won, leaving him in a position of near-unchallenged power and influence in 45 BC.Īfter assuming control of government, Caesar began a program of social and governmental reforms, including the creation of the Julian calendar. In 49 BC, Caesar openly defied the Senate's authority by crossing the Rubicon and marching towards Rome at the head of an army. With the Gallic Wars concluded, the Senate ordered Caesar to step down from his military command and return to Rome. These achievements and the support of his veteran army threatened to eclipse the standing of Pompey, who had realigned himself with the Senate after the death of Crassus in 53 BC. During this time he both invaded Britain and built a bridge across the Rhine river. Caesar rose to become one of the most powerful politicians in the Roman Republic through a string of military victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, which greatly extended Roman territory. Their attempts to amass political power were opposed by many in the senate, among them Cato the Younger with the private support of Cicero. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed the First Triumvirate, an informal political alliance that dominated Roman politics for several years. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before defeating his political rival Pompey in a civil war, and subsequently became dictator from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. Janet Alexander Griffin-Artistic Producerīarbara A.Gaius Julius Caesar ( / ˈ s iː z ər/, SEE-zər Latin: 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. Michael Witmore-Director, Folger Shakespeare Library Music performed by Rebecca Sheir, vocals Doug Wilson, trumpet and Eric Shimelonis, strings, piano, and percussion. Creative TeamĮric Shimelonis-Sound Design and Music CompositionĪdam Stamper at Omega Recording Studios-Recording and Engineering Cassius, alone at the end of the scene, expresses his surprise that Brutus, who is one of Caesar’s favorites, is willing to conspire against Caesar and decides to take immediate advantage of this willingness.Īll other parts were played by members of the company. After Brutus and Cassius talk with Casca about Mark Antony’s public offer of the crown to Caesar, Brutus agrees to continue his conversation with Cassius the next day. Cassius urges Brutus to oppose Caesar for fear that Caesar may become king. When Caesar and others exit, Cassius and Brutus remain behind. The Folger Shakespeare Julius Caesar audiobook is available on a wide variety of audiobook platforms.Ī soothsayer advises Caesar that the fifteenth of March will be a dangerous day for him.
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This production was performed by the professional actors of Folger Theatre, in consultation with the editors of The Folger Shakespeare. The Folger Shakespeare Library and our publishing partner, Simon & Schuster Audio, hope you enjoy these excerpts from our audio performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
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