civil war, 43-31 b.c

Presents a graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy about betrayal on the Ides of March along with excerpts from the original play.

Fearing Julius Caesar's ambition Cassius forms a conspiracy among Roman republicans, including Caesar's trusted friend Brutus, to assassinate Caesar on the Ides of March. Includes detailed notes.

Legendary lovers come to dramatic life in Shakespeare's gripping tragedy about the conflict of love and duty. Brilliant characterizations, fast-paced action in exotic locales, and matchless poetry make this tale timeless.

An annotated text of Shakespeare's historical tragedy in which Roman triumvir Mark Antony conducts an intense and ill-fated affair with Egyptian queen Cleopatra; includes textual notes, a modern perspective essay, a further-reading list, a key to famous lines and phrases, and sections on Shakespeare's language, life, theater, and play publication.

A biography of the first Roman emperor, under whom Rome achieved great glory.

A graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's play about the first emperor of ancient Rome, the conspiracy to assassinate him, and the civil war that follows his murder.

Recounts events leading up to and surrounding the 31 B.C. Battle of Actium during the Roman Civil War, as well as its long-lasting consequences. From the origins of Rome to the collapse of the Republic -- The Second Triumvirate -- Philippi -- Sextus Pompeius -- Octavian versus Antony and Cleopatra -- Roman naval warfare -- The Actian Campaign -- The age of Augustus -- Actium in literature.

Traces the rise to power of Gaius Octavianus, later known as Augustus, and describes life in the Roman empire during his reign.

Presents the complete text of William Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra," with a line-by-line translation of the play in simple language, a list of characters, and a commentary.

Presents the text of "Antony and Cleopatra,"which dramatizes the ill-fated affair between Mark Antony, one of the triumvirs of the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.