(P/B) TEN SPEECHES

Παρουσίαση

The ten speeches in this volume illustrate Cicero's entire career and exemplify all the major contexts for his oratory: before the senate, the people, and the courts. They illuminate the major political crises of Cicero's time and offer portraits of many of the major political figures. Several of these speeches also shed light on the most important cultural and literary debates of the late Republic.
James Zetzel's general Introduction discusses Cicero's public life; the social, political, and cultural contexts of his speeches; and the challenges of translating them into modern English. This edition also includes an introduction to each speech, a section on Roman institutions and offices, a chronological table, maps, a bibliography, and a biographical index. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

Against Verres: On the Theft of Works of Art
In Support of Manilius' Law
Second Speech against Catiline
In Defense of Lucius Murena
In Defense of the Poet Archias
In Defense of Marcus Caelius
Against Lucius Calpurnius Piso
On Behalf of Marcus Marcellus
Fourth Philippic Oration against Antony
Ninth Philippic Oration against Antony