Overview

Shakespeare wrote in a time completely different from that in which students are living, and the history well-known to his contemporary audiences may be unknown to today’s modern readers. This handout gives students important historical information about Julius Caesar and Rome as both an empire and a republic. It also delves into how the historical record differs from information given in Shakespeare’s play. Use this handout to deepen students’ understanding of the context of the play and to spark discussion and debate in your classroom.

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