This volume is part of the complete works of Cicero, focusing specifically on his extensive collection of letters. Marcus Tullius Cicero, a towering figure of the Roman Republic, was a statesman, orator, lawyer, and philosopher whose writings offer unparalleled insight into the political and social machinations of 1st-century BCE Rome. His letters, in particular, provide a candid and often intimate look at his personal life, his relationships with influential contemporaries like Pompey and Caesar, and the turbulent events that ultimately led to the Republic's downfall.
M. de Golbery, a respected figure as a Conseiller à la Cour Royale de Colmar and a correspondent of the Institut, took on the task of reviewing these letters. His involvement underscores the enduring scholarly interest in Cicero's work and the continuous effort to present his writings with accuracy and scholarly rigor. Cicero's literary and historical significance cannot be overstated; his prose style became the benchmark for Latin literature for centuries, and his philosophical treatises profoundly influenced European thought, particularly during the Renaissance and Enlightenment. The letters themselves are not merely historical documents but masterworks of epistolary art, revealing Cicero's rhetorical prowess even in private correspondence.
For a collector, this volume represents a segment of a monumental undertaking to preserve and disseminate the writings of one of antiquity's most important voices. It appeals to those interested in classical literature, Roman history, political philosophy, and the development of Western thought. Owning a part of a comprehensive edition of Cicero's letters, especially one reviewed by a notable scholar, connects the collector directly to the intellectual heritage of the classical world and the ongoing tradition of classical scholarship.
VOLUME 21 ONLY (Of a 31 Volume Set). The half-leather covers and boards are in poor condition, showing bumped corners, significant cracked leather, significant edgewear, minor flaking gilt, minor peeling, significant rubbing, and moderate scuffing. The spine is in poor condition, with a bumped head and tail, chipping, an illegible title, significant rubbing, and worn gilt. The hinges and joints are in Fair condition, exhibiting cracking. The text block and pages are in Very Good condition, with dusty edges, minor foxing, and moderate toning. The endpapers are in Fair condition.
Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in quarter leather. Hand marbled endpapers. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.
Page Count: 436
Location: LIB-063