Letters of Cicero: A Selection in Translation

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Letters of Cicero: A Selection in TranslationThis book is intended for the general reader; its aim is to give a representative impression of Cicero's career and character, of life in his day, and of the changing political scene. Selections from 146 of Cicero's Letters, belonging to the years 62 43 BC, in English translation are arranged chronologically with an introduction, notes, glossary of technical terms, index of proper names and two maps. Print On Demand

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