Description
This compelling biography traces the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, the brilliant orator, statesman, philosopher, and writer who rose from provincial origins to the center of Rome’s political world. Set against the violent upheavals of the late Roman Republic, it explores Cicero’s struggle to defend republican government amid rivalry, ambition, and civil conflict. The narrative illuminates both his public triumphs and private doubts, revealing a complex figure whose ideals were tested by the demands of power. Vivid and accessible, the book also considers Cicero’s enduring influence on political thought, rhetoric, and Western intellectual tradition.
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Published Jan 1, 2001
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cicero by Anthony Everitt.