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Explicitly referenced when discussing the fate of Caesar's murderers. A passage about how none of the assassins outlived Caesar by more than three years is quoted from this work.

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Referenced when discussing the historical significance of the Battle of Philippi. Described as written 'in the thirties against the backdrop of fascism and show trials in Russia,' with a quote about Philippi being 'the last struggle of the free state.'

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Explicitly recommended as 'a very good book' about Cassius Parmensis, the last of Caesar's assassins to be hunted down. The host notes Stoddart was editor of the Times and TLS.

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Referenced in passing when discussing Claudius, who 'will go on to become the emperor, as in I Claudius.' This refers to the famous historical novel by Robert Graves.