Marcus Tullius Cicero was one of the greatest thinkers and writers of the Roman Republic, and this collection of his letters and biography is a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. Translated by William Melmoth and Dr. Heberden, and with a biography by Dr. Middleton, readers are given a comprehensive view of Cicero's life and work, providing historical context and a deeper understanding of his ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.