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Episode 48: The Right and the Expedient (Cicero's Career, 62-43 BCE)

Literature and History

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Cicero's Intellectual Isolation Amidst Political Turmoil

This chapter examines the final two decades of Cicero's life, highlighting his transition from a prominent political figure to a more private intellectual amid societal upheaval. It underscores his steadfast commitment to republican ideals despite the shifting political landscape and complex relationships with emerging leaders in Rome.

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