"My conscience means more to me than all speech." THIS EDITION INCLUDES: Introduction Books 1 - 6 Extensive Glossary of Names mentioned in the letters This is Book 1 in a three-volume series of compilations of Cicero's letters to his dear friend Atticus. Their pen-ship, starting in 68 BCE, lasted an astounding 24 years, and beautifully and skillfully describes life in Rome during a time of profound change and turmoil. Evelyn Shuckburgh's translation of over 400 letters accomplishes the challenging task of making ancient letters seemingly come to life, thereby skillfully describing the social and political life in Rome. Translated by Evelyn Shuckburgh