In the book intended for the deep study of course of rhetoric, the first translating is presented into the Russian language of древнеримской rhetoric of I of century to н. э. "Rhetoric for Геренния" ("Ad Herennium"), that was used as a textbook during all middle Ages| the problem of authorship of text and his dating| is investigational the analysis of orientation of the Roman rhetoric of the indicated period is conducted and intercommunication is traced between character political processes and by civil activity of mass of речедеятелей.A source is addressed to the political figures and civil servants, all, intending to devote to service to society, and also teachers and students, history and rhetoric lovers. Particular interest a book presents for lawyers and legists.