The republic of Cicero
by Cicero
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- Plain English
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About the book
"The republic of Cicero" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a philosophical dialogue written between 54 and 51 BC. Modeled after Plato's Republic, it examines Roman constitutional theory through conversations led by the wise statesman Scipio Aemilianus. The work explores different types of government, the role of justice in politics, and the qualities of ideal citizens. Though much of the text is lost, its surviving portions reveal Cicero's vision of Roman politics and conclude with the famous Dream of Scipio.
- Political science
- State, The
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #54161. The republic of Cicero on Wikipedia.
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