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Cicero: A Biography

Cicero: A Biography

Petersson, Torstein

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Historical FiguresAncient RomeFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162808500
ISBN13: 9781162808505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 710
Weight: 2.06
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cicero: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and times of one of the most famous orators and statesmen of ancient Rome. Written by Torstein Petersson, a renowned scholar of Roman history, this book delves into the personal and political life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, from his early years in Arpinum to his rise to prominence in the Roman Republic.The book covers Cicero's education, his early career as a lawyer, his involvement in politics, and his eventual exile from Rome. It also explores his role in some of the most significant events of his time, including the Catiline Conspiracy, the First Triumvirate, and the assassination of Julius Caesar.Petersson draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Cicero's own writings, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of the man behind the speeches. He examines Cicero's personality, his relationships with family and friends, and his motivations for pursuing a career in politics.Throughout the book, Petersson provides historical context and analysis, helping readers to understand the complex political and social landscape of ancient Rome. He also explores the lasting legacy of Cicero's work, both in his own time and in the centuries that followed.Overall, Cicero: A Biography is an engaging and informative account of one of the most important figures in Roman history. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in ancient Rome, political history, or the art of rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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