Julius Caesar

One of Shakespeare’s most compelling historical tragedies, Julius Caesar explores the chilling events of political ambition and betrayal leading up to and following the assassination of the infamous Roman emperor.

Set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar follows a military leader whose ambition threatens the Republic’s fragile balance of power. Marcus Brutus, a respected Roman senator and Caesar’s close friend, is torn between his loyalty to Caesar and his devotion to the Republic. Persuaded by the cunning Cassius and other conspirators, Brutus joins a plot to murder Caesar, believing it to be an act of noble sacrifice for the greater good of Rome. Yet, as the plot unravels, the brutal consequences of their actions emerge.

A timeless examination of the corrupting nature of power, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar was first published in 1599, but remains a gripping exploration of political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and human ambition, resonating with audiences across generations.

© 2015 Read & Co. Classics (Ebook): 9781473370364

Release date

Ebook: 17 February 2015