Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Rise of Antony and Octavius
In William Morey's 1901 textbook, he discusses the changes in Rome after Caesar's assassination, and the Second Triumvirate.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Antony and Octavius
This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.
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The Emergence of the Augustan Age
This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Julius Caesar
This extensive site features resources for teaching William Shakespeare's history play Julius Caesar. Includes lesson plans and other teaching resources.
TES Global
Tes: Julius Caesar Revision
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PowerPoint lesson contains a series of Wordles that will help test students' knowledge of quotes in Act II of Julius Caesar. Teachers can use this to link Act II of Julius Caesar to its themes and...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
Shakespeare Online
Shakespeare Online: Adjectives to Describe the Characters in Julius Caesar
Lists of descriptors for Julius Caesar, Brutus, Portia, Cassius, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Each adjective is accompanied by references to quotes or examples in the play.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Julius Caesar: Character List
Descriptions of major and minor characters in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, with links to more in-depth analyses of Brutus, Caesar, and Antony, as well as a short quiz.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Roman Revolution: The Second Triumvirate
This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Antony and Cleopatra
This informative site looks in depth at the characters of Antony and Cleopatra. Shakespeare's use of language is explored in quotations taken from the play. Use the study questions for thought provoking class discussion.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's great tragedies is analysed in detail in this fascinating site.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Silent Caesar Scenes
Students will create "silent scenes" of Caesar rejecting and then accepting the crown, in order to better understand the story and its significance. Students will use the Folger edition of Julius Caesar which is provided via a link....
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Prezi: Julius Caesar Character Traits and Motivations
A slideshow looking at the character traits and motivations of Brutus, Julius Caesar, and Antony in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.RL.9-10.3 Analyzing Characters