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Baraz, Yelena, 1975–

A written republic : Cicero’s philosophical politics / Yelena Baraz.

   p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.    ) and index.

ISBN-13: 978-0-691-15332-2 (alk. paper)

ISBN-10: 0-691-15332-9 (alk. paper)

1. Cicero, Marcus Tullius—Political and social views. 2. Philosophy, Ancient.

3. Rome—Politics and government—265–30 B.C. I. Title.

DG260.C5B29 2012

320.1—dc22           2011029791

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This book has been composed in Sabon

Printed on acid-free paper. ∞

Printed in the United States of America

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