Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist who lived during the first century BC. Considered as one of the great minds of ancient Rome, Cicero was also a gifted orator and gave many famous speeches during his political career. In this book you will find Cicero’s treatises on oration including, «The Orator», «A Dialogue Concerning Oratorical Partitions», and «Treatise on the Best Style of Orators». These classic and enduring expositions on oration are at once useful for anyone trying to improve upon their own oratorical abilities and a revealing look at Cicero and oration during the time of ancient Rome.
