What Did the Average Roman Think of Cicero?

What did the everyday Roman really think of Cicero? Celebrated as one of the Roman Republic's brightest intellects, Cicero was a virtuoso of rhetoric, law, and philosophy. His powerful speeches and influential writings on ethics and governance have endured through the ages, shaping Western thought for centuries. Yet, behind this illustrious legacy lies a more complex perception among the common people of Rome.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to Cicero
00:00:48 Cicero Among the Elite
00:01:09 Speeches and Philosophical Works
00:02:12 Cicero's Image Among the Common People
00:02:29 Conflict with the Plebeians
00:02:53 Cicero's Political Stance
00:03:13 Opposition to Caesar
00:03:44 Cicero and the Conspiracy
00:04:18 Relationship with Soldiers and Veterans
00:04:30 Expectations of Veterans
00:05:26 Cicero's Divided Reputation
00:05:53 Perception of Cicero
00:06:35 Cicero's Role in Political Divisions
00:07:01 Tensions in Roman Society
00:07:21 Cicero as a Polarizing Figure
00:07:47 Legacy of Cicero
00:08:19 Conclusion on Cicero's Impact