This anthology is designed to meet the needs of Latin students today, acknowledging present constraints on their study-time. It adopts the authors' approach of their "Ecce Romani" series. To enable students to read Latin reasonably quickly, generous assistance is given with vocabulary and explanatory notes placed next to the Latin text. The meaning of difficult sentences and phrases is usually explained by literal translation rather than complex grammatical explanation, though reference is frequently made to the authors' modern grammar book "The Latin Language". An 'overview' technique helps students unravel complex sentences. Extracts are drawn from Cicero's speeches, letters and philosophical writings, thus illustrating his mastery of styles. They are also chosen to provide an interesting contemporary view of a highly significant phase of Roman history, and linked by simple historical background notes. 'Points for Discussion' highlight sylistic features, showing how Cicero's thinking on moral and social issues remains relevant to modern times.

This anthology draws from Cicero's speeches, letters and philosophical writings. The text is designed to meet the needs of students today and gives generous assistance with vocabulary and has explanatory notes placed next to the Latin text.

About the Author
The Scottish Classics Group are authors of the Ecce Romani series including Ecce Aeneas and Ecce Scriptores Romani. Introducing Cicero is intended for use by both school and university students.


Book Information
ISBN 9781853996375
Author Scottish Classics Scottish Classics Group
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Bristol Classical Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 348g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 142mm * 14mm