The most amazing aspect of the this collection of Cicero's letters is the almost day to day picture that emerges of the last days of the Roman Republic. It gives insight into economic practices as well as the politics of the day. Some letters are intensely personal, which is surprising considering the way letters were sent and received. A person could never be sure if it would reach its intended destination, or arrive intact. Still, the translations are of the highest quality and it is the only collection that features all the letters together in chronological order. This book is not only for historians interested in Cicero, but also anyone looking for detailed information about the last years of the Republic in Rome.