The Republic and The Laws

Cicero, Niall Rudd, Jonathan Powell (Professor of Latin, Professor of Latin, University of Newcastle upon Tyne) , Niall Rudd

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English

Worlds Classics
14 August 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Political science & theory; Constitution: government & the state; Roman law

Series: Oxford World's Classics

`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.

By: Cicero
Introduction by: Jonathan Powell (Professor of Latin Professor of Latin University of Newcastle upon Tyne), Niall Rudd
Translated by: Niall Rudd
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 205g
ISBN: 9780199540112
ISBN 10: 019954011X
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 14 August 2008
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Republic and The Laws

`In his translation G. achieves a consistent vitality both in narrative... and in argument.' Michael Coffey, The Classical Review Vol.XLIX No.2 25/09/2000