Marcus Tullius Cicero
Cicero: De re publica: Selections
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521348966
- author:
- Marcus Tullius Cicero
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 284
- Genre:
- Political Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cicero's De re publica Selections offers a unique insight into ancient Roman history and philosophy. This dialogue explores the relationship between political theory and practice, as well as social institutions and individual citizens. A detailed commentary provides a thorough understanding of Cicero's philosophical argument and its connection to his account of early Rome. The language and style of the treatise are also elucidated in this edition, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and readers alike. This edition features a new interpretation of De re publica as a work that combines literature and political philosophy, providing a fresh perspective on Cicero's enduring ideas.