The Life of Cicero Volume I Chapter 7 - Cicero as Aedile and Praetor

In which Cicero, rising steadily through public offices, balances his duties and increasing political ambitions amidst the turbulent Roman Republic, illustrating the complexities of advocacy, friendship, and loyalty. His correspondence with Atticus reveals a candid and nuanced portrait of a man deeply engaged with the hopes and challenges of his time, particularly through his involvement with Pompey and significant legal cases.