Cicero

Cicero is a biography written by Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, about the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, a prominent Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher. The book covers Cicero's life from his birth in 106 BC to his death in 43 BC, detailing his rise to political power, his role in the Roman Republic, and his philosophical beliefs.Plutarch explores Cicero's early life, education, and career as a lawyer before delving into his political career. The book details Cicero's rise to the consulship, his role in the Catilinarian conspiracy, and his opposition to Julius Caesar. Plutarch also discusses Cicero's philosophical beliefs, including his views on ethics, politics, and religion.Throughout the book, Plutarch provides insight into Cicero's character, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses. He portrays Cicero as a brilliant orator and politician, but also as a man who struggled with indecision and self-doubt.Cicero is considered one of Plutarch's most important works, providing a detailed account of one of the most influential figures in Roman history. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Rome or the life of Cicero.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plutarch's Lives: V12 Harvard Classics, by Plutarch . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181782.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. Read more