The Life of Cicero Volume I Chapter 2 - His Education

In which the youthful Cicero, born into an equestrian family at Arpinum, embarks upon a disciplined and comprehensive education aimed at the art of oratory and public service, diligently studying law, philosophy, and rhetoric amidst the turbulence of Rome’s civil strife. His early life is marked by literary pursuits, rigorous mentorships, and travels through Greece and Asia, all underpinned by a steadfast devotion to the Republic and a profound engagement with the intellectual currents of his time.