Cicero: 169 books

Die alte Ordnung der Republik wiederherstellen: Nach Caesars Ermordung sieht Cicero die Chance gekommen. Weitere blutige Auseinandersetzungen scheinen unausweichlich - und so ruft er in 14 Reden zum Kampf gegen Marcus Antonius auf, der versuchte, Caesars führende Stellung in Rom einzunehmen. Cicero...

Cicero's religious belief, so far as we can gather it, was rather negative than positive. In the speculative treatise 'On the Nature of the Gods,' he examines all the current creeds of the day, but leaves his own quite undefined. The treatise takes the form of an imaginary conversation. This is supposed...

Dieses eBook: "Vom Staat" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Vom Staat ist ein staatstheoretisches Werk des römischen Politikers und Philosophen Marcus Tullius Cicero, das aus sechs Büchern besteht, deren Inhalt...

In De divinatione ("Von der Weissagung), einem 44 v. Chr. entstandenen Dialog zwischen Cicero und seinem Bruder, trennt Cicero zwischen furor, der direkten Inspiration, vor allem durch Träume, und den auslegungsbedürftigen Orakeln. Ersteres erklärt er als natürliche Vorgänge der menschlichen...

Dieses eBook: "Von den Pflichten: Standardwerk antiker Ethik" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Von den Pflichten ist ein philosophisches Spätwerk Marcus Tullius Ciceros. Es wurde im Jahr 44 v. Chr. geschrieben...

Ciceros Prosa kennzeichnet ihn als Meister der lateinischen Sprache. Seine Werke vermittelten dem gebildeten römischen Publikum die griechische Philosophie, besonders die Lehren der Stoa und der sogenannten Neuen Akademie. Seine politischen Schriften liefern uns wichtige Quellen zu den politischen...

`However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in...

`My present intention is to clear myself of any suspicion of partiality by presenting the views of the generality of philosophers concerning the nature of the gods.' Cicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest, in part because he provides vital evidence of the views of the (largely...

The greatest orator in Roman history, Marcus Tullius Cicero remained one of the republic's chief supporters throughout his life, guided by profound political beliefs that illuminated his correspondence with both close friends and powerful aristocrats. A chronicle of a crumbling civilization during...

The most extraordinary and influential treatise ever written on political ethics. Though composed in late 44 B.C. it is relevant and applicable even today. Cicero has outlined all the aspects which aspiring politicians need to know and follow for an honorable career. He believes that justice intelligence...

Cicero's speeches "In Defence of Sextus Roscius of Amerina," "In Defence of Aulus Cluentius Habitus," "In Defence of Gaius Rabirius," "Note on the Speeches in Defence of Caelius and Milo," and "In Defence of King Deiotarus" provide insight into Roman life, law, and history.

Cicero's letters to and from various public and private figures are considered some of the most reliable sources of information for the people and events surrounding the fall of the Roman Republic. This is volume one out of four with more than 130 letters from the years B.C. 68 through B.C. 52.

A classic treatise of the philosophy of Stoicism, "Tusculan Disputations" are a series of books written by Cicero around 45 BC with the intent of popularizing philosophy in Ancient Rome. "Tusculan Disputations" consists of the following five books, which are presented here in their entirety: 1. On the...

Here is presented Cicero's theological exposition, "The Nature of the Gods", in which the ancient Roman philosopher reflects upon the philosophical questions of religion. "He was, he says, urged to them as a means of relief from the irksome political inactivity to which he was reduced by the supremacy...