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The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of the most notorious murders in history. Even now, many questions remain about his death: Was Brutus the hero and Caesar the villain? Was Mark Antony aware of the plot? Using historical evidence to sort out these and other puzzling issues, historian and award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins recaptures the drama of Caesar's demise and the chaotic aftermath as the vicious struggle unfolded for power between Antony and Octavian. For the first time, he shows how the religious festivals and customs of the day impacted how the assassination plot unfolded and how the murder was almost avoided at the last moment. A compelling history packed with intrigue and written with the pacing of a first-rate mystery, The Ides will challenge what we think we know about Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire.
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"A page-turner of a history…The dramatic story examines the roles of soldiers, politicians, philosophers, wives, and mistresses."
Publishers Weekly
"This historical audiobook reads like a novel as it recounts the events leading up to Caesar's death and its aftermath…Narrator Bronson Pinchot's lively, animated voice makes the story exciting and meaningful. His energetic reading conveys enthusiasm for the material, and he's a wonderful complement to the author's vibrant writing. Pinchot's clear voice and clean pronunciations enable us to follow
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"Recommended for all readers seeking a lively introduction to a turning point in Roman history."
Library Journal