Cicero's Role Models
The Political Strategy of a Newcomer
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:29th Jul '10
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book is about the famous Roman orator and statesman Cicero and his rhetorical and political strategy as a newcomer in Roman republican politics. Henriette van der Blom argues that Cicero advertised himself as a follower of chosen models of behaviour from the past - his role models - and in turn presented himself as a role model to others. This new angle provides fresh insights into the political and literary career of one of the best-known Romans, and into the political discourse of the late Roman Republic.
van der Blom's book is an engaging, interesting, and satisfying read, and one that will contribute significantly to the ongoing Ciceronisn project.
[a] lucid and perceptive book * Michael C. Alexander, Classical Review *
ISBN: 9780199582938
Dimensions: 238mm x 161mm x 29mm
Weight: 752g
402 pages