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All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether were trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often floundering or failing as a result - wed win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Romes greatest orator, from across his works and combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing - including strategies that are just as effective in todays offices, schools, courts, and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.

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"How to Win an Argument provides a very good, user-friendly overview of ancient rhetoric - clearly and thoughtfully arranged, well translated, and with excellent brief introductory essays. It also admirably links ancient and modern practice. James May´s extensive expertise is reflected throughout."--Ann Vasaly, Boston University

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James M. May is professor of classics, the Kenneth O. Bjork Distinguished Professor, and former provost and dean at St. Olaf College. An award-winning teacher, he is a widely recognized expert on Cicero and classical rhetoric and has written and edited many books on these topics. He lives in Northfield, Minnesota.

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