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Title: Cicero

Series Title: Ancient Classics for English Readers

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Biographical: early life and education -- Public career: impeachment of Verres -- The consulship and Catiline -- Exile and return -- Cicero and Caesar -- Cicero and Antony -- Character as politician and orator -- Minor characteristics -- Cicero's correspondence -- Essays on 'Old Age' and 'Friendship' -- Cicero's philosophy -- Cicero's religion.

Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Ted Garvin, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Cicero" by W. Lucas Collins is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of Marcus Tullius Cicero's life, focusing on his early years, public career, and influential role in Roman politics and society. The book delves into Cicero’s character and contributions, alongside the turbulent historical context he navigated through his oratory and statesmanship. The opening of the text introduces Cicero’s humble beginnings in Arpinum, his family background, and the educational journey that shaped him into a prominent figure in Rome. It highlights his father’s aspirations for him and the extensive training in rhetoric and law that Cicero undertook, which prepared him for a career in politics and advocacy. The narrative emphasizes Cicero's dedication to mastering the art of oratory, noting his early achievements as an advocate as he becomes embroiled in the political struggles of the day. The content intricately details the social and educational norms of Cicero's time, setting the stage for his later prominence and the complex relationships he would encounter in his pursuit of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 11448

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Cicero, Marcus Tullius

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:11448:2 2004-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas) en 1
2024-11-09T23:50:03Z Cicero

This edition has images.

Title: Cicero

Series Title: Ancient Classics for English Readers

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Biographical: early life and education -- Public career: impeachment of Verres -- The consulship and Catiline -- Exile and return -- Cicero and Caesar -- Cicero and Antony -- Character as politician and orator -- Minor characteristics -- Cicero's correspondence -- Essays on 'Old Age' and 'Friendship' -- Cicero's philosophy -- Cicero's religion.

Credits: Produced by Stan Goodman, Ted Garvin, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Cicero" by W. Lucas Collins is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of Marcus Tullius Cicero's life, focusing on his early years, public career, and influential role in Roman politics and society. The book delves into Cicero’s character and contributions, alongside the turbulent historical context he navigated through his oratory and statesmanship. The opening of the text introduces Cicero’s humble beginnings in Arpinum, his family background, and the educational journey that shaped him into a prominent figure in Rome. It highlights his father’s aspirations for him and the extensive training in rhetoric and law that Cicero undertook, which prepared him for a career in politics and advocacy. The narrative emphasizes Cicero's dedication to mastering the art of oratory, noting his early achievements as an advocate as he becomes embroiled in the political struggles of the day. The content intricately details the social and educational norms of Cicero's time, setting the stage for his later prominence and the complex relationships he would encounter in his pursuit of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 11448

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Cicero, Marcus Tullius

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:11448:3 2004-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas) en 1