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How to win an election : an ancient guide for modern politicians / Quintus Tullius Cicero ; translated and with an introduction by Philip Freeman

This pragmatic guide to political campaigning in ancient Rome was written for a consular election in 64 BC. It offers advice on securing public support and managing rivals, presented with the original Latin text alongside an English translation.

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