
How to Win an Election
An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians
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Doug Kaye
How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign. What follows in his short letter are timeless bits of political wisdom, from the importance of promising everything to everybody and reminding voters about the sexual scandals of your opponents to being a chameleon, putting on a good show for the masses, and constantly surrounding yourself with rabid supporters. Presented here in a lively and colorful new translation, this unashamedly pragmatic primer on the humble art of personal politicking is dead-on (Cicero won) - and as relevant today as when it was written.
A little-known classic in the spirit of Machiavelli's Prince, How to Win an Election is required reading for politicians and everyone who enjoys watching them try to manipulate their way into office.
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It doesn't matter that it was written over 2,000 years ago, everything in this book still applies today. How little we have changed.
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Just to be clear these are the words of Quintus Tullius Cicero, the younger brother of the famous Marcus Tullius Cicero. So if you're looking for the well known historical figure's words of wisdom, these are not them, but they are close.Close, because they are a list of political insights that mostly hold true to this day and are worthy of a listen for anyone interested in bringing history to life and discovering how little things have changed.
Not Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Timeless advice
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I have seen this book compared to "The Prince." I suppose that is a fair comparison in some ways. But, this is basically a short "letter," and without the depth of "The Prince." But, I enjoyed the opportunity of a glimpse into the daily lives of the ancient Roman.not "The Prince" by any means
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If you could sum up How to Win an Election in three words, what would they be?
"How Win Election"What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?
The truth it providesWhat does Doug Kaye bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Nothing, but he did a fantastic job of narration.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
What American political tradition lacks.Any additional comments?
This should be standard in schools.If only my fellow Americans had read this...
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The clear-mindedness is the author is remarkable.
Advice about politics that really is true…
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Perhaps you and I are the exceptions??
I now know how to run for office simply by following Cicero's concise plan. After reading the plan, it all in the execution.
I did not know much about Cicero, but please view his Curriculum Vitae on Wikipedia!
I had no idea. Almost stunning.
Ben
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