Synopses & Reviews
A series of texts in Classical Civilisation, encompassing literary, historical and philosophical subjects. Greece and Rome: Texts and Contexts provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from the key texts of its literature, history and civilization, and by setting them in their historical, social and cultural contexts. The series is suitable for both advanced secondary school and undergraduate study, giving translations that are accurate and engaging, accompanied by notes that will enable all students to engage with the primary sources. Key features of the series include: - questions which prompt students to develop their own informed opinions, and to consider the relevance of ancient texts to the modern world - notes alongside the texts for easy reference - stimulating illustrations throughout. Cicero was one of the greatest and most human men of antiquity. He was on the closest terms with political giants such as Pompeius and Caesar and far surpassed them in oratorical and legal skills. Since so much of his work survives, he stands as a prism through which we can study the last years of the Roman Republic, above all its transition to the rule of one man. Through a selection from his writings, this book provides a chronological outline of his life and political career, tracing his many successes and ultimate failure. It provides students with an insight into a momentous time in the history of the western world.
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This series aims to cover the key topics and interest areas in classical Civilisation, as it is studied in the post-16 market. As a whole, the series provides new translations of, and commentaries on, key passages of Latin and Greek authors, providing student-friendly texts that meet the requirements of the AS and A2 exam syllabi, as well as providing appropriate materials for beginning undergraduate study and a more general readership. Like Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama, the aim is to produce texts that are readable, informative and have a broad appeal. The author roster includes key names from the world of Classical scholarship.
Synopsis
An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts. Cicero was one of the greatest and most human men of antiquity. He was on the closest terms with political giants such as Pompeius and Caesar and far surpassed them in oratorical and legal skills. Since so much of his work survives, he stands as a prism through which we can study the last years of the Roman Republic, above all its transition to the rule of one man. Through a selection from his writings, this book provides a chronological outline of his life and political career, tracing his many successes and ultimate failure.