{"product_id":"9780691164335","title":"How to Win an Argument","description":"Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691164335\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often floundering or failing as a result - we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Win an Argument\u003c\/i\u003e gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Rome's greatest orator, from across his works and combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing - including strategies that are just as effective in today's offices, schools, courts, and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Win an Argument\u003c\/i\u003e addresses proof based on rational argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero's words are presented in lively translations, with illuminating introductions; the book also features a brief biography of Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an appendix of the original Latin texts.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero's rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who ever needs to win arguments and influence people - in other words, all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Cicero's insights are as valid as they were 2,000 years ago and his advice could be beneficially applied perennially by speakers and rulers today.'\u0026amp;nbsp;-\u0026amp;nbsp;Alexander Adams,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003ci\u003eAlexanderadamsart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is a highly recommended book for anyone teaching Cicero, those who would enjoy the excellent anthology of extracts, and anyone after an absolute bargain.'\u0026amp;nbsp;-\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003eAdrian Spooner,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003ci\u003eClassics for All\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798833483934,"sku":"ADS-9780691164335","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691164335.jpg?v=1778120568","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691164335","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}