Ancient Roman Empire was a powerful country, conquered a lot of land.An important role in the creation of such a large state played like monarchs and generals who led his armies conquered foreign territory.One of the most famous of these generals is Gaius Julius Caesar.His murder is shrouded in many mysteries and secrets, but remains unchanged only that His last words were: "And you, Brutus!" However, many are wondering about why it was the last thing that floated out of the mouth of the great general andConqueror.
Marcus Junius Brutus
All Brutus ancestors were ardent fighters for freedom, defending the people against despots and actively promotes tiranoborchestvo.His paternal grandfather - Lucius Junius Brutus - became a member of the overthrow of Gaius Servillo Agala, and his father was himself killed for his views of Pompey the Great, when Brutus was still a child.On education he took him to his mother's brother, a lot of famous warrior Quintus Servilius Caepio.
Marcus Junius Brutus was with his uncle in a variety of battles, speaking on the side of Pompey, warring against Caesar.It is not known why, after the defeat of the army of Pompey at Pharsalus, which took place in 48 BC.e., Caesar decided to save the life of Brutus and later even appointed him to several major posts.Already in 46 BC.e.he became proconsul, and in 44 BC.e.- Pretoria in Rome.
Caesar and Brutus
The Roman Emperor Brutus rendered obvious location, and it has led only to the fact that Caesar was the victim of an insidious conspiracy was betrayed by a man who seemed to be eternally grateful to him.However, Brutus has become not only a member, but the head of the conspiracy.It was the mastermind behind Gaius Cassius Longinus, who wanted to kill the dictator.Days of someone who said, "And you, Brutus!" - Were considered.
Conspiracy
organizing the plot, Brutus was guided not only by state motives, but also personal.Caesar had seduced his mother - Servilia that disgraced and dishonored the young Roman senator.Some historians even believe that Brutus was the illegitimate son of the great commander, otherwise why would he sympathized with him ...
conspirators were also senators, unhappy with the fact that Caesar sought to limit the absolute power of the state body and turn the Roman Empire into a monarchy.According to many political figures of the time, the ideal model of a political system is the power at which all segments of the population would be in harmony.In this Stroe can not exist tyrannical ruler, to whom, according to the senators, was Caesar.
Murder
March 15, 44 BC.e.Caesar uttered his last words, which have become popular expression: "And you, Brutus!" Signal to attack attorney filed Emperor Lucius Tsimber.None of the conspirators would not personally commit murder, so as not to incur sin so they agreed that each of them will apply to Cesar punches using the stylus, since the building of the Senate did not pass with weapons.
After hitting first the conspirators the commander was still alive and tried to resist.When his turn came, Brutus stab the stylus of his patron, Caesar with great surprise exclaimed: "And you, Brutus!" - Because he did not have the slightest reason to not trust his favorite, and he did not expect such a betrayal from him.Even centuries later, the words spoken by Caesar, are known throughout the world.Many contributed to this Plutarch, depicting them on paper, and Shakespeare wrote the play "Julius Caesar."Catch phrase, "And you, Brutus!" Still symbolizes the betrayal and treachery of a loved one.
