The Life of Cicero, Volume II.

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28676

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The Life of Cicero, Volume II.

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en

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This is a biography of Cicero's life by Anthony Trollope, covering his public life, exile, and return to Rome. The book explores Cicero's speeches, writings, and relationships with prominent figures like Pompey and Caesar.

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The Life of Cicero, Volume II, written by Anthony Trollope, is a biography that delves into the life of Cicero, a renowned Roman statesman and orator. The book begins by describing Cicero's public life, highlighting his achievements as a lawyer, politician, and writer. After being exiled from Rome, Cicero returns to the city with the help of Pompey and Caesar, and he delivers several speeches praising their efforts. However, Trollope notes that these speeches are not entirely genuine, as they contain elements of self-praise and abuse towards his enemies. The book also explores Cicero's writings, including his treatises on government, law, and morality. Trollope argues that Cicero's philosophy is a combination of the true and false, and that he was influenced by Greek philosophers like Epicurus and Zeno. Throughout the biography, Trollope provides detailed descriptions of Cicero's relationships with prominent figures, including Pompey, Caesar, and his own family members. The book concludes by discussing Cicero's later years, during which he became increasingly involved in politics and wrote several treatises on philosophy and morality. One of the most notable aspects of Cicero's life is his return to Rome after being exiled. He was welcomed back with great fanfare, and his speeches praising Pompey and Caesar were met with enthusiasm by the crowd. However, Trollope notes that these speeches were not entirely genuine, as they contained elements of self-praise and abuse towards his enemies. Cicero's writings also play a significant role in the book, particularly his treatises on government, law, and morality. Trollope argues that Cicero's philosophy is a combination of the true and false, and that he was influenced by Greek philosophers like Epicurus and Zeno. The book concludes with a discussion of Cicero's later years, during which he became increasingly involved in politics and wrote several treatises on philosophy and morality. Overall, Trollope's biography provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Cicero's life and legacy.

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• Classics
• Biography
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