Julius Caesar returns in triumph to Rome after having conquered Pompeii. Though he is the idol of the people, a group of men forms a conspiracy against him. Although Brutus, a man of great integrity, loves Caesar, he is persuaded to join the conspiracy by the crafty and ambitious Cassius... Notes and marginalia in final chapter. Contains a background piece on Shakespeare with illustrations and study essay questions with answers, multiple choice questions and a brief background piece on Rome.

Cover title: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in the original and modern English.