Cicero (Censorship (Ready Reference series))
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Cicero stands forth as one of the greatest writers and politicians of Rome’s republican era. Born into a wealthy and prestigious Italian family, he was educated in philosophy and rhetoric at Rome, Athens, and Rhodes. After returning to Rome around 76 b.c.e. he pursued a career in the courts and in politics. He was elected to several prestigious governmental posts and soon came to be regarded as one of the most eloquent and determined defenders of the republic.
Cicero developed a long-standing opposition to Julius Caesar and actively supported...
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