Brutus

The Noble Conspirator

By: Kathryn Tempest

Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon

Conspirator and assassin, philosopher and statesman, promoter of peace and commander in war, Marcus Brutus (ca. 85-42 BC) was a controversial and enigmatic man even to those who knew him. His leading role in the murder of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 BC, immortalized his name forever, but the verdict on his act remains out to this day. Was Brutus wrong to kill his friend and benefactor, or was he right to place his duty to country ahead of personal obligations?

In this comprehensive and stimulating biography, Kathryn Tempest delves into contemporary sources to bring to light the personal and political struggles Brutus faced. As the details are revealed - from his own correspondence with Cicero, from the perceptions of his peers, and from the Roman aristocratic values and concepts that held sway in his time - Brutus emerges from legend, revealed to us more surely than ever before.

©2017 Kathryn Tempest (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Brutus is indeed an enigma...

the book is good, instructive , not badly written and the author manages to interest you all the way on a period that has been the subject of many books...
Narration is very decent albeit a little too slow for my taste ; i listened at 1.3 speed...

Disappointing

An informed author who intentionally refrains from drawing any significant conclusions. Just read the sources.