The Life of Cicero Volume I Chapter 8 - Cicero as Consul

from The Anthony Trollope Library · host Anthony Trollope

In which Cicero ascends to the pinnacle of Roman political life as Consul, hailed with unanimous acclaim and confronted with the arduous duties of governance, including confronting revolutionary agrarian laws and political rivalry. We observe his eloquence and energy in public orations and legal defences, revealing a man devoted to the welfare of the Republic yet acutely aware of the delicate balance between popular favour and aristocratic authority.

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