Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician

De: Anthony Everitt

Narrado por: John Curless

John Adams said of Cicero, "All ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher combined." Voltaire said of Cicero, "He taught us how to think." And yet Anthony Everitt’s authoritative yet accessible work is the first one-volume biography of the Roman statesman in over 25 years.

He squared off against Caesar and was friends with young Brutus. He advised the legendary Pompey on his somewhat botched transition from military hero to politician. He lambasted Mark Antony and was master of the smear campaign, as feared for his wit as he was for exposing his opponents’ sexual peccadilloes. Brilliant, voluble, cranky, a genius of political manipulation but also a true patriot and idealist, Cicero was Rome’s most feared politician, one of the greatest lawyers and statesmen of all times. Machiavelli, Queen Elizabeth, John Adams and Winston Churchill all studied his example. No man has loomed larger in the political history of mankind.

In this dynamic and engaging biography, Anthony Everitt plunges us into the fascinating, scandal-ridden world of ancient Rome in its most glorious heyday. Accessible to us through his legendary speeches but also through an unrivaled collection of unguarded letters to his close friend Atticus, Cicero comes to life here as a witty and cunning political operator.

©2001 Anthony Everitt (P)2014 Recorded Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Using Cicero’s letters to his good friend Atticus, among other sources, Everitt recreates the fascinating world of political intrigue, sexual decadence and civil unrest of Republican Rome… Everitt’s first book is a brilliant study that captures Cicero’s internal struggles and insecurities as well as his external political successes." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Comprehensive, accessible survey of the personal and political life of lawyer, politician, philosopher, and crank Marcus Tullius Cicero… Masterfully lucid and compelling; sure to be required reading in the Cicero canon." ( Kirkus Reviews)

An amazing life, well researched and well read

Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in this fascinating period of history; well paced, full of interest, drama and larger than life characters.

an eloquent man and patriot

what a humanistic book about a hero for humanism. I found myself weeping when I read his death.

Roman statues come to life

A superb narration and vivid portrait of an eloquent politician who devoted his life to defending the state against tyranny.

Masterful!

So well written and expressed that it is feels more like a fun and engaging storytelling than pure history. For those who are fans or interested in classical period and Roman history come alive - buy this book!

Cicero

An eternal life has now entered my immortal soul. Thank you, Winston Churchill. I am forever grateful.

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