Marcus Tullis Cicero

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This paper describes the life and career of Roman politician, author, and philosopher, Marcus Tullis Cicero. The paper explains how Cicero was instrumental in the Roman political arena and how his writings offer insightful resources to the events surrounding the Republic of Rome. Furthermore, the paper points out that Cicero's writings are also excellent tools of communication and illustrate techniques that are still relevant, especially in the area of law.

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"Born in January 106 BC, Marcus Tullis Cicero remains one of the most popular orators in ancient history. Because none of his ancestors served in the magistrate, Cicero was an "unusual" (Chodorow 105) man in Roman politics. He is admired primarily for his intelligence and literary talent. Many of Cicero's ambitious beliefs and ideas are still relevant today because they make compassionate appeals regarding mankind and his place in the universe. Cicero studied in Athens and quickly became active in politics. In 70 BC, he successfully pleaded the case of the Sicilians against Verres, who was known for being corrupt. In 63 BC, at a very young age, he attained the highest public office, the consulate. While in office, he resisted an inserrection lead by Cataline. After Caesar's death, he led an opposition against Caesar's lieutenant, Antony, and in 43 BC was murdered by Antony's command."

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