Antony Spared: A Fatal Mistake in Caesar's Assassination
Casca and Cassius conspire to spare Mark Antony on the eve of their plot against Julius Caesar, a decision that ultimately allows the triumvirate to seize power after the dictator's death. This strategic mercy ensures Antony survives to rally the Roman populace, turning public sentiment against the conspirators and triggering the civil wars that end the Republic.
March 14, 44 BC
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