M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera Rhetorica, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Ex Optimis Libris Manuscriptis: Ex Optimis Libris Manuscriptis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore a scholarly edition of Cicero’s Rhetorica, drawn from premier manuscripts and prepared for study of classical rhetoric. This edition presents the text alongside an informative Praefatio that outlines Cicero’s methods, his training in rhetoric, and the arc of his argumentation. It is designed for readers who want both the words and the context that shaped them, with careful notes on topics, structure, and linguistic craft.

The book gathers critical material from the best surviving copies and offers insight into how ancient rhetorical theory was learned, taught, and applied. It delves into the author’s development as an orator and teacher of rhetoric, showing how arguments were built, how topics were arranged, and how ideas were conveyed to juries and assemblies.

• Clear presentation of key rhetorical concepts and how Cicero organizes them in argument.


• Discussion of topics, definitions, and the method behind constructing persuasive speech.


• Notes and framing that help readers understand the historical and philosophical background.


• Accessible language that supports study for students and curious readers alike.

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