Feature Brutus: Character Assassination The man who conspired to kill Julius Caesar was not quite the friend to Romans and countrymen that his legendary status suggests. Kirsty Corrigan | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 3 March 2018 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.