This is a comprehensive study guide for The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare. It is intended for students, teachers, and researchers. It includes a plot summary and a complete text with definitions of difficult words and explanations of difficult passages. These definitions and explanations immediately follow the words and passages in question. The study guide presents themes, Shakespeare's literary sources, settings, conflicts, figures of speech, the tone, Shakespeare's manuscript preparation, and much more. Included are study questions and essay topics.