Julius Caesar and the Story of Rome

Adventurer, conquerer, political genius, classic author – Julius Caesar lived one of history’s most amazing lives. Yet it was the story of his death that William Shakespeare turned into a dramatic masterpiece. This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp. This CD will nurture a passion for Shakespeare and an understanding of why these people and historical events still shape our world today.

Track List

1. Preface: What Happened Before the Play Begins
2. The Story of Cincinnatus
3. Sulla and the Struggle for Power
4. Enter, Caesar
5. Caesar in Gaul
6. Caesar and Cleopatra
7. Julius Caesar
8. Brutus and Cassius
9. The Storm Clouds Gather
10. The Ides of March
11. Mark Antony
12. In the Roman Forum
13. The Adversaries
14. The Last Battle
15. Epilogue: What Happened Afterward