How to Run a Country: An Ancient Guide for Modern Leaders
"Edited by Philip Freeman,How to Run a Countryis a brief introduction to Cicero's political philosophy. . . . [I]t contains--in English and Latin--fragments from Cicero's books and speeches, as well as letters to friends and colleagues. . . . [Cicero's] views on war and immigration will strike many readers as modern and sane."--Richard King,Australian"[A] delightful little book . . ."--John Wilson,Christianity Today"[Freeman's] book is a collection of tidbits, of course, but if it sends its readers on a journey into Cicero's world it will have achieved Freeman's main purpose: the creation of citizen-readers who are a little bit more thoughtful about politics than they were before."--Brett Evans,Inside Story"Freeman frees the material from its context, selecting excerpts whose content is thought provoking on its own terms, and which demonstrate Cicero's outlook as a thinker in general. Freeman's book is an entry-point, an introduction; while it is simply too short . . . to provide much traction for students in a typical college course, I certainly hope it will be successful in introducing Cicero to a wider audience."--Joanna Kenty,Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Organized by topic and featuring lively new translations, the book also includes an introduction, head notes, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading. The result is an enlightening introduction to some of the most enduring political wisdom of all time."--World Book Industry