Edited introduced & annotated by Cedric Watts Research Professor of English University of Sussex Julius Caesar is among the best of Shakespeare's historical & political plays Dealing with events surrounding the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC the drama vividly illustrates the ways in which power & corruption are linked The cry Peace freedom & liberty!' is used to exculpate brutal realities while personal ambitions taint public actions Rich in characterisation & replete with eloquent rhetoric Julius Caesar remains engrossing & topical a play for today