Cicero and his friends : $b A study of Roman society in the time of Caesar

"Cicero and his Friends: A Study of Roman Society in the Time of Caesar" by Gaston Boissier is a historical exploration of Roman society when Julius Caesar was a major power, using the real letters of Cicero to understand the politics and dramatic events of the time. It looks at how Cicero and his friends were involved in the political happenings, and what conflicts they faced. It also suggests that Cicero’s own words show how he wanted peace and quiet instead of political drama, and that his personal letters reveal a lot about the different sides of his personality, portraying life in Rome as it was, in a way that brings history to life through the characters and their relationships.