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De Republica (Translated & Annotated): English Translation
This modern edition of De Republica
A new English translation extensively revised for clarity and accessibility.Chapter summaries to enhance understanding of Cicero’s arguments.Historical context about Cicero’s life, philosophy, and the political environment of Ancient Rome.A layman-friendly approach that preserves the depth of Cicero’s insights.
In the final days of the Roman Republic, as Rome’s power stretched across the Mediterranean, its foundations were crumbling. Civil wars, unchecked ambition and political corruption had brought Rome to a breaking point. De Republica speaks to the urgency of saving this once-stable state. Cicero draws on Rome’s past, looking to its greatest leaders and pivotal decisions for answers that feel strikingly relevant how can a state endure without losing its values?
Unlike other treatises, De Republica presents a unique vision for governance by blending monarchy, aristocracy and democracy—a balanced system Cicero believed could prevent tyranny and empower virtue. He calls on the wisdom of early Roman figures like Romulus, who founded the city and Numa, who instilled peace and religious duty. Through these legendary figures, Cicero paints a vivid image of Rome’s founding, capturing the ideals that once united it.
Cicero’s core question drives the How can a republic balance freedom and power, avoiding the chaos that plagued his own time? He offers a compelling answer, arguing that justice and civic duty must be woven into the fabric of governance. Scipio’s dream, a climactic vision within the work, reinforces this ideal, portraying a leader who serves not for glory but for Rome’s enduring strength.
The themes in De Republica resonate far beyond ancient Rome, speaking to modern struggles with leadership, justice and national identity. Cicero’s vision of a virtuous, balanced republic challenges readers today to What does it mean to lead for the common good?
A new English translation extensively revised for clarity and accessibility.Chapter summaries to enhance understanding of Cicero’s arguments.Historical context about Cicero’s life, philosophy, and the political environment of Ancient Rome.A layman-friendly approach that preserves the depth of Cicero’s insights.
In the final days of the Roman Republic, as Rome’s power stretched across the Mediterranean, its foundations were crumbling. Civil wars, unchecked ambition and political corruption had brought Rome to a breaking point. De Republica speaks to the urgency of saving this once-stable state. Cicero draws on Rome’s past, looking to its greatest leaders and pivotal decisions for answers that feel strikingly relevant how can a state endure without losing its values?
Unlike other treatises, De Republica presents a unique vision for governance by blending monarchy, aristocracy and democracy—a balanced system Cicero believed could prevent tyranny and empower virtue. He calls on the wisdom of early Roman figures like Romulus, who founded the city and Numa, who instilled peace and religious duty. Through these legendary figures, Cicero paints a vivid image of Rome’s founding, capturing the ideals that once united it.
Cicero’s core question drives the How can a republic balance freedom and power, avoiding the chaos that plagued his own time? He offers a compelling answer, arguing that justice and civic duty must be woven into the fabric of governance. Scipio’s dream, a climactic vision within the work, reinforces this ideal, portraying a leader who serves not for glory but for Rome’s enduring strength.
The themes in De Republica resonate far beyond ancient Rome, speaking to modern struggles with leadership, justice and national identity. Cicero’s vision of a virtuous, balanced republic challenges readers today to What does it mean to lead for the common good?
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2024
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
8,059 books1,970 followersBorn 3 January 106 BC, Arpinum, Italy
Died 7 December 43 BC (aged 63), Formia, Italy
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist. Cicero is widely considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists.
Alternate profiles:
Cicéron
Marco Tullio Cicerone
Cicerone
Note: All editions should have Marcus Tullius Cicero as primary author. Editions with another name on the cover should have that name added as secondary author.
Died 7 December 43 BC (aged 63), Formia, Italy
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist. Cicero is widely considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists.
Alternate profiles:
Cicéron
Marco Tullio Cicerone
Cicerone
Note: All editions should have Marcus Tullius Cicero as primary author. Editions with another name on the cover should have that name added as secondary author.
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