{"product_id":"the-republic-and-the-laws-paperback-1","title":"The Republic and the Laws - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCicero\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNiall Rudd\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Powell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCicero's \u003cem\u003eThe Republic\u003c\/em\u003e is an impassioned plea for responsible government written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, \u003cem\u003eThe Laws\u003c\/em\u003e, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of utopia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years and features a lucid Introduction, a Table of Dates, notes on the Roman constitution, and an Index of Names. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics \u003c\/strong\u003ehas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454553997490,"sku":"9780199540112","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bd070f32b8e2408db355fef5a2f59ee7.webp?v=1778854246","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-republic-and-the-laws-paperback-1","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}