History Extra podcast
Caesar | 4. Honourable men
Dec 16, 2023
Prof. Barry Strauss and Prof. Philip Freeman discuss the characters of Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus who orchestrated the assassination of Julius Caesar. They explore the motivations and backgrounds of the key ringleaders, the growing opposition towards Caesar, and incidents leading up to his assassination including his relationship with Cleopatra.
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- The main conspirators against Julius Caesar, Cassius, Brutus, and Decimus, were motivated by personal honor, Republican principles, and career aspirations.
- The growing power of Julius Caesar, his appointment as dictator for life, and his relationship with Cleopatra prompted resentment and opposition, leading to the conspiracy against him.
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The key ringleaders of the conspiracy against Julius Caesar
In this episode of the podcast, the three main conspirators against Julius Caesar are explored: Cassius, Brutus, and Decimus. Cassius, a military man and confirmed Republican, was driven by Caesar's growing power and his own thwarted career. Brutus, a politician and philosopher, saw himself as the defender of the Republic and was motivated by personal honor and Republican principles. Decimus, Caesar's distant cousin, was initially a member of the Caesarian party but joined the conspiracy out of ambition and his own sense of honor.
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