De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was a Roman statesman, orator, and writer who became one of the most significant figures in the late Roman Republic. As a prolific author, his works are indispensable to the understanding of Roman culture, philosophy, and politics of his time. Cicero was born in Arpinum, Italy, and his intellectual talents led him to pursue a career in law and politics in Rome. H...