Julius Caesar: Study Guide - SparkNotes

caesar playBeing a historical play, Julius Caesar draws on real-life events and references. It takes place just after Caesar’s defeat of Pompey, a struggle that is chronicled by Caesar himself in The Civil War.Julius Caesar is a tragedy about the assassination of the Roman dictator, Julius Caesar, and the aftermath of his death. The play is set in ancient Rome and focuses on the conspiracy to kill Caesar , led by the senators Brutus