This book provides a modern translation of Sallust's 'De Coniuratione Catilinae', focusing on the Catiline conspiracy in ancient Rome. It explores how Cicero managed the crisis, offering lessons for contemporary political challenges. The work highlights the importance of strategic information management and leadership in preventing conspiracies.
Plutarch's 'Life of Cicero' is part of his broader collection of biographies known as 'Parallel Lives.' It explores Cicero's rise as a statesman, his role in Roman politics, and his notable speeches and writings. The biography provides insights into Cicero's character and his impact on Roman society during a tumultuous period.
In 'The War with Catiline', Sallust explores the conspiracy of Lucius Catiline, a Roman patrician who attempted to seize power in 63 BC. The work examines the political climate of ancient Rome, highlighting themes of corruption and party rivalry. Sallust's narrative provides insight into the social and political tensions of the time, reflecting his own experiences as a politician and historian.
This book chronicles the years 146-78 BC, a period marked by the rise of economic inequality, social and ethnic prejudice, and rampant corruption, which ultimately led to the collapse of the Roman Republic. Duncan explores how men like Marius, Sulla, and the Gracchi brothers set new precedents that undermined the traditional principles of the Republic, leading it towards destruction. The book also draws parallels between the decline of the Roman Republic and contemporary political issues, highlighting the importance of maintaining democratic norms and addressing social and economic inequalities.
Frederick is a poignant story about a field mouse who, instead of gathering food like his family, collects colors, words, and sun rays during the summer. When winter arrives, he uses these intangible treasures to warm the hearts of his fellow mice, highlighting the importance of creativity and emotional support. The book won a Caldecott Honor in 1968 and remains a classic in children's literature.
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Josiah Osgood about his new book “How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic,” the complicated life of Cicero, what we can learn from the decline of the Roman Empire, and more.
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Josiah Osgood is Professor of Classics at Georgetown University. His teaching and research cover many areas of Roman history and Latin literature, with a special focus on the fall of the Roman Republic. Josiah’s interest in the fall of the Roman empire began in high school Latin class, where he read Cicero’s speeches against Catiline. He found Cicero’s rhetoric so powerful that he became enthralled by Roman politics and has been studying the subject compulsively for twenty years since. He is the author of several books, including a translated edition of Suetonius, entitled How To Be A Bad Emperor, which looks at some of the worst Roman Emperors, and his most recent translation of Sallust’s The War with Catiline―a brief, powerful book that has influenced how generations of readers, including America’s founders, have thought about coups and political conspiracies.
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