Caesar's Funeral (44 B.C.E.)
Historia Civilis・2 minutes read
Julius Caesar was assassinated by Roman Senators, leading to chaos, mob control, and a dramatic shift in Roman politics after his funeral, with Antony and the Conspirators facing escalating tensions and threats. Decimus, Cassius, and Brutus strategically responded and prepared for potential military action as the aftermath unfolded.
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- The assassination of Julius Caesar by Roman Senators on March 15th, 44 B.C.E. led to chaos, with Antony's emotional speech at Caesar's funeral inciting the crowd to seize control, burn Caesar's body, and spark widespread hysteria in Rome.
- The aftermath of Caesar's assassination saw a dramatic shift in Roman politics, with the Conspirators facing threats from the mob and internal tensions emerging among key figures like Antony, Decimus, Cassius, and Brutus, leading to a potential military confrontation and questioning of Caesar's posthumous actions by influential figures like Cicero.
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