Marcus Tullius Cicero, W. Lucas Collins

Broschiertes Buch

Cicero's Tusculan Disputations; Also, Treatises on the Nature of the Gods, and on The Commonwealth

With an Essay from Cicero By Rev. W. Lucas Collins

Beschreibung

This volume contains an English translation of "The Tusculanae Disputations", a five-book series written around 45 BC by Cicero, a Roman orator, statesman, philosopher and lawyer considered to be one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. The books were originally written as an attempt to introduce Greek philosophy to Ancient Rome, especially stoicism. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in Greek philosophy, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Tusculan Disputations", "The Nature of Gods", and "On the Commonwealth". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an excerpt from W. Lucas Collins' "Cicero".

Autor

Marcus Tullius Cicero (January 3, 106 BC - December 7, 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, writer, and Academic skeptic who attempted to defend optimal values during the political upheavals that led to the foundation of the Roman Empire. His voluminous publications include rhetorical, philosophical, and political treatises. He is regarded as one of Rome's best orators and prose stylists, as well as the creator of "Ciceronian rhetoric." Cicero received his education in both Rome and Greece. He was born into a wealthy Roman equestrian family and served as consul in 63 BC. His impact on the Latin language was enormous. He composed more than three-quarters of the existing Latin literature known to have existed during his lifetime, and succeeding prose has been said to be either a reaction against or a return to his style, not only in Latin but in European languages up to the nineteenth century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Northup Press
• Seitenzahl: 534
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 745g
• ISBN-13: 9781446056400
• ISBN-10: 1446056406
• Artikelnr.: 33449124