This is one of Shakespeare's tragedies; probably more quoted than read or performed. It tells the story of the conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar and its aftermath. I think Elizabethans, in general knew more about ancient Roman history than most modern Americans (certainly me). So I enjoyed getting to learn something about this episode in ancient Rome. The text is 16th century Elizabethan, so it greatly helps to have the Folger edition and a dictionary to get the most from the text. I always read the Shakespeare play before seeing it performed. So it is with this one. I'm looking for tonight's performance by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company armed with full understanding and background of the play. Recommended.