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The leaders of Rome were not happy with Julius Caesar. He had become too powerful. Caesar had refused the title of king. But he had become ruler for life. He had even put his image on Roman coins. And this was an honor only for the gods.

Vincenzo Camuccini, "Morte di Cesare", 1798

The leaders made a plan. Kill Caesar. They invited him to a meeting. They had Caesar read a written request, asking him to return their power. When Caesar started reading the request, the grou...