Cicero; Translated With An Introduction By Michael Grant

About the Author

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) stands as one of ancient Rome's most eloquent orators, philosophers, and statesmen, whose writings profoundly shaped Western thought and rhetoric. Born in Arpinum to a wealthy equestrian family, Cicero rose through the ranks of Roman politics, serving as quaestor, aedile, praetor, and consul, all while navigating the turbulent final decades of the Republic amid civil wars and power struggles. His mastery of Latin prose made him a pivotal figure in classical literature, influencing figures from Renaissance humanists to modern politicians. Exiled twice for his outspoken opposition to demagogues, Cicero met a tragic end when proscribed by Mark Antony, yet his legacy endures through his extensive corpus of speeches, letters, and treatises that champion republican ideals, ethical philosophy, and the art of persuasion. This edition, translated with an insightful introduction by acclaimed historian Michael Grant, brings Cicero's timeless wisdom to contemporary readers, highlighting his enduring relevance in an age of political upheaval.