How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians

Listen to Professor Freeman discuss How To Win An Election on NPR's All Things Considered.

Reviews:

Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to President George W. Bush:
"Fresh, lively, and sharp, this primer provides timeless counsel and a great read for the modern political practitioner."

Gary Hart, former US senator and presidential candidate:
“Given the lowly state of politics these days, this ancient Roman handbook on electioneering shows how little has changed. Freeman has done a masterful job of bringing this delightful text into the modern day—so masterful that one might think it was actually a spoof.”

"Just in time for the primaries and the big showdown in November comes the wisdom of the ancients, in this case from Quintus Tullius Cicero, younger brother of Marcus, the greatest ancient Roman orator--perhaps the greatest of all time--who, more than two thousand years ago, ran for the highest office in the Roman Republic."--Washington Post

Adrienne Mayor, author of The Poison King:
“Loaded with down-and-dirty advice on how to sway voters and win office in ancient Rome, this practical campaign handbook offers shameless hints for political hopefuls of any era: making and breaking promises, networking and calling in favors, spreading rumors, appealing to special interests, speechifying, pressing the flesh, and more. Wickedly funny, astute, and timeless!”

"Just in time for the 2012 electoral silly season comes an old text, newly translated, with timeless advice for those who would rule."--Chronicle of Higher Education