Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
Clip: Season 3 Episode 4 | 1m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” is a play that upholds liberty against tyranny.
The events in Julius Caesar took place 2,000 years ago, but the idea of political assassination has a terrible resonance for Americans. One notorious figure, John Wilkes Booth, was obsessed with the character of Brutus.
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....
Julius Caesar's Impact on American History
Clip: Season 3 Episode 4 | 1m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
The events in Julius Caesar took place 2,000 years ago, but the idea of political assassination has a terrible resonance for Americans. One notorious figure, John Wilkes Booth, was obsessed with the character of Brutus.
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"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview
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Preview: S3 Ep4 | 30s | Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption. (30s)
The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech
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Clip: S3 Ep4 | 2m 44s | Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech. (2m 44s)
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....