I quoted these lines aloud to my wife and we laughed:* "the powerful Greek foundation of Cumae, then under the eccentric but highly effective rule of an effeminate despot who first made his name as a male prostitute, Aristodemus the Queen"* "They were fighting Jugurtha, a very able but unscrupulo...
Very interesting read, thorough while still staying focused on the most important parts primarily. Interspersed with quotes and passages from classical authors, which adds an important dimension to the narrative, namely: how the Romans themselves saw their historical evolution and the changes th...
Actually read in January of 2009. The following is a review written at the time that I am moving to my Goodreads library. Most people remember Cicero as an orator and praise him for his rhetorical skills, but few realize that he had a very full political career as well. He worked his way up th...