Ciceronis Opera. Cum optimis exemplaribus accurate collata. [The Works of Cicero].

Cicero, a towering figure of ancient Rome, was a renowned orator, statesman, and philosopher whose influence extended well beyond his lifetime. Born in 106 BCE, Cicero's mastery of rhetoric and his profound writings on politics, law, and ethics have made him a pivotal figure in the study of Roman history and thought. His speeches and essays, such as those in "De Republica" and "De Legibus," offer invaluable insights into the Roman Republic's political and legal systems, reflecting his commitment to the principles of justice and republicanism. Cicero's influence on the Latin language was so immense that the subsequent history of prose in, not only Latin, but all European languages up to the 19th century, was said to be either a reaction against or a return to his style. According to Michael Grant, "the influence of Cicero upon the history of European literature and ideas greatly exceeds that of any other prose writer in any language." Cicero introduced the Romans to the chief schools of Greek philosophy and created a Latin philosophical vocabulary distinguishing himself as a translator and philosopher.