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Cicero: the Life and Times of Rome’s Greatest Politician by Anthony Everitt

November 12, 2020 by Barry J. Klazura No Comments

Marcus Tullius Cicero was well known during his life (and for centuries afterwards until the decline of a classical education), for his work as an advocate and speaker during dangerous times in Rome as it moved from a weak Republic, through Dictatorship and into the beginnings of the Empire.  Why do we know so much about Cicero?  Mostly because so much of his legal and philosophical writings survived through the ages, much of it written by himself, naturally putting himself in the best of lights.  He loved to write about himself so much that he managed to write two biographies of himself (sounds like a certain President we know) concentrating on the one major accomplishment, his actions in putting down the Cataline conspiracies.

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Beyond the Call of Duty

November 12, 2020 by Barry J. Klazura No Comments

Bravery in war is if not always achieved, at least expected. Bravery while a prisoner of war, when one is far from home, ill-fed and brutalized is even more difficult. This tale of bravery in the face of a regime that was nothing short of barbaric should make us all thank our veterans who have done so much for us. I hope it inspires you in your everyday life. https://quillette.com/2020/11/11/on-remembrance-day-celebrating-two-canadian-prisoners-who-took-down-an-entire-shipyard/

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With a Masters Degree in Guerrilla Warfare and Totalitarianism, Mr. Klazura was well prepped for a career in Sales and General Management, consulting on corporate startups and turnarounds as well as lecturing on history and politics.  For the past twenty years he has focused on being a financial advisor and consulting.

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