Republic and the Laws

`However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of utopia. This is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years and features a lucid Introduction, a Table of Dates, notes on the Roman constitution, and an Index of Names. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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• Authors: Cicero
• Assisted by: Jonathan Powell (Introduction), Niall Rudd (Introduction), Rudd Niall (Introduction), Niall Rudd (Translation), Rudd Niall (Translation)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.08.2008
• EAN: 9780199540112
• ISBN: 978-0-19-954011-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Oxford World's Classics; Oxford Paperbacks
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Latin, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, LAW / Essays, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Essays, Political science & theory, Literary essays, Political science and theory, BCE to c 500 CE, BCE period – Protohistory, Designed / suitable for A and AS Level (England and Wales), Designed / suitable for A & AS Level, For advanced / upper secondary education, Roman law, Systems of law: Roman law