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The Assassination of Julius Caesar: Explained

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Issue of Kingship

Cesar was so far above every one else in rome, including those in the senate, he was in charge of everything. The question of whether caesar would take the infamous title of rex king had reared its ugly head on a few different occasions. For the conspirators, caesar's position was no longer tenable. He had to go.

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