Robert G. reviewed on 6/18/2009 + 4 more book reviews

Very good book on the life and times of Cicero. It goes pretty in depth into Roman society and politics for someone who is jumping right in. However, having taken two years of Latin, I would've liked a little more. Everitt writes very efficiently, as is easy to understand. I would've liked a bit more Latin in the prose, with definitions. Especially when talking about "Long Haired Gaul"....it would've sounded better to use Gallia Comata after it was first defined. Overall, a good intro into the life of Cicero and the most exciting time in Roman history.

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