The Life of Cicero Volume II Chapter 7 - Marcellus, Ligarius and Deiotarus Part 2

In which Cicero, overwhelmed by the loss of his beloved Tullia, seeks solace in philosophy and the design of a lasting monument to her memory, all the while observing the shifting tides of power under Caesar’s victorious but prideful rule. Amidst private pleas and public speeches, he navigates the uneasy political landscape with dignity, culminating in a cautious and civil encounter with Caesar himself at his villa in Puteoli.