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Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator

Series 1

Ides of March

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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As Caesar takes control of Rome and consolidates his grip over the republic, he awards himself ever-greater powers. Appointed dictator for one year to restore peace, he soon extends this to ten years... then dictator for life. Caesar has become untouchable, and Rome is now – in the modern sense of the word – a dictatorship.

Caesar’s ambition has turned to tyranny. A handful of senators, including some of his closest allies, plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will that be enough to save the republic? Show less

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