The republic of Cicero by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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| Author | Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE |
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| Translator | Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866 |
| LoC No. | 44020946 |
| Uniform Title | De republica. English |
| Title |
The republic of Cicero Translated from the Latin; and Accompanied With a Critical and Historical Introduction. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Republic of Cicero" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical treatise that examines the principles of governance, written in the early 1st century BC. The text is presented in a dialogue format among prominent Roman figures, particularly focusing on ideas about the nature of a republic and the role of citizens and leaders in maintaining public virtue and justice. As Cicero reflects upon historical events, he seeks to reinforce and revive the values of an idealized Roman Republic, urging a return to simpler, virtuous governance amid political corruption. The opening of "The Republic of Cicero" sets the stage for this discussion, where Cicero introduces the fundamental question of whether governance should be led by philosophers or practical men. Drawing upon various historical examples, Cicero emphasizes the necessity of virtue in leadership and the importance of active engagement in public affairs. Through the characters of Scipio and Lælius, he outlines the dialogue's philosophical inquiries, ranging from celestial phenomena to the responsibilities of citizenship and the definition of a republic as a collective governance for the common good. This introduction establishes Cicero's intention to explore how the ideals of a republic can be sustained against the challenges posed by moral decay and tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Political science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | State, The -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54161 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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