This collection of works by Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman and writer who lived in the 6th century CE, includes his major political and historical writings, as well as his lesser-known works on theology and philosophy. The edition was edited and expanded by Jacques Garet, a French humanist scholar of the 17th century, and features a comprehensive introduction to Cassiodorus's life and work. 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.