The Death of Caesar

Archival Summary & Scope

Eminent historian Barry Strauss reexamines the assassination of Julius Caesar, challenging popular narratives and placing the event within the brutal context of Rome's civil wars. This account reveals a meticulously planned "generals' plot," not an amateur affair, highlighting the pivotal role of Decimus, Caesar's trusted general and friend, as the true betrayer. Strauss details the paramilitary precision, the assassins' political motivations to preserve the Republic, and the unforeseen consequences that ultimately led to the Roman Empire. A fresh, original perspective on one of history's most famous and pivotal moments.