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A Short Guide To Electioneering (1994)

by Quintus Tullius Cicero(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0903625229 (ISBN13: 9780903625227)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

London Association of Classical Teachers

review 1: The title is self-explanatory. Essentially it’s a letter written by Quintus Tullius Cicero to his brother Marcus, who was running for the office of consul of the Roman Republic, advising him on the finer points of political campaigning. It’s a short and educational read (depending on how much you know about ancient Rome), and it will sound remarkably familiar to anyone who follows politics seriously enough to become as cynical about it as I have. For that reason alone, I can’t recommend it enough, though I admit I’m not sure if it’s troubling or comforting to know that election campaigns have been based on mudslinging, empty promises and kissing up to the wealthy and powerful for over 2,000 years. Still, this should be required reading for high school stud... moreents.
review 2: Cicero gives an incredibly concise outline to his brother who is running for office in ancient Rome. The same outline entirely explainsToday's politicians on both sides of the aisle. Clearly people are the same today as then, and must be addressed in the same predictable ways to obtain their vote, help and money.Perhaps you and I are the exceptions??I now know how to run for office simply by following Cicero's outline. After reading the plan, it all in the execution.I did not know much about Cicero, but please view his curriculum vitae on Wikipedia!I had no idea. Almost stunning.Ben less

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