In the first of his Roman history plays, the Bard tells the story of the murder of emperor Julius Caesar and the gruesome aftermath as ancient Rome descends into a violent mob.

This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
- A special introduction to the play by the editors, William and Barbara Rosen
- Selections from Plutarch's Lives of Noble Grecians and Romans, the source from which Shakespeare derived Julius Caesar
- Dramatic criticism from Roy Walker, Maynard Mack, Richard David, and others
- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Julius Caesar
- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
- Recommended readings