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The Letters of Pliny the Consul, Volume 2 presents a collection of correspondence from the renowned Roman author and administrator, Pliny the Younger. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily life, politics, and social customs of the Roman Empire during the late first and early second centuries AD. Pliny's writings cover a wide range of topics, from his duties as a public official and his relationships with prominent figures of the time to his observations on art, literature, and natural phenomena. This volume provides invaluable insights into the workings of the Roman government, the values and beliefs of the Roman elite, and the challenges and opportunities of life in a vast and complex empire. This collection is an essential resource for students and scholars of Roman history, literature, and culture. Pliny's elegant prose and keen observations continue to resonate with readers today, offering a timeless perspective on the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of