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Islam Issa charts what the tragic history play tells us about the ancient world \u2013 and the insights it offers into the politics of the playwright\u2019s own era\n\nIt may be set in ancient Rome, with a cast of real-life characters \u2013 yet William Shakespeare\u2019s Julius Caesar also tells us a great deal about the machinations of the Elizabethan court. Islam Issa shares his thoughts on how the play offers a window into the politics of the playwright\u2019s era.\n\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices