"Beware the Ides of March!" In "Julius Caesar," we dissect a political thriller of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal in ancient Rome. From the conspiracy against a rising leader to the explosive consequences of public rhetoric, we explore the timeless struggle for power and the difficult choices faced in the name of liberty.
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