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How to Win an Election by Quintus Tullius Cicero, translated by Philip Freeman — WisdomDeck honest review
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How to Win an Election

by Quintus Tullius Cicero, translated by Philip Freeman

A letter from Cicero's brother on campaigning in 64 BC: flatter, promise, remember names, attack opponents. Shockingly modern and brief.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Remember names.
  2. Promise generously.
  3. Know your rivals' weaknesses.

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Roman campaign manual.

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