Cicero

Political Speeches (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199540136
author:: Cicero
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 390
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Ancient history: to c 500 CE
Condition:: New
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Cicero's nine speeches showcase his remarkable oratory skills and political career in ancient Rome. This collection includes key speeches from his prosecution of Verres, his opposition to Catiline, and the famous Second Philippic, which led to his downfall.

Translated with accuracy and precision, these speeches offer a unique insight into Cicero's rhetorical brilliance and his role as a leading politician during the closing era of the Roman republic. The book also includes introductions explaining the political significance of each speech and provides a general introduction outlining Cicero's public career.

This edition is part of Oxford World's Classics, a series that has made available a wide range of literature from around the globe for over 100 years. With its wealth of features, including expert introductions and helpful notes, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient history and politics.

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