How to Run a Country
by Cicero, selected by Philip Freeman
Cicero on leadership, natural law, persuasion, corruption and war, in brief selections. Timeless and uncomfortable.
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you want Roman wisdom on governing.
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Skip it if…
you want his full works.
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Three things you will actually use
- Law above men.
- Persuade, do not coerce.
- Corruption kills republics.
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Read the section on corruption.
Our verdict
Cicero on governing.
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