Letters to Atticus, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

This book is a collection of 16 letters written by the renowned orator Cicero to his good friend Atticus. These letters provide unique insight into the political and social landscape of ancient Rome in the first century BC. Cicero, a prominent figure during this tumultuous period, shares his personal observations of pivotal events and offers intimate glimpses into his thoughts and emotions. The letters delve into the intricacies of Roman politics, including Cicero's own aspirations and strategies. Cicero's sharp analysis of his political rivals and the motivations of various factions brings to life the complexities of the Roman Republic. Beyond politics, the letters reflect Cicero's philosophical views, literary tastes, and personal relationships, offering a well-rounded understanding of the man behind the orator. Cicero's letters to Atticus encompass a wide range of topics, providing valuable insights into the social, cultural, and intellectual life of ancient Rome. Through Cicero's writings, we glimpse the values, beliefs, and daily experiences of this extraordinary civilization.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.