Letters From Cicero To Catiline The Second: With Corrections And Explanatory Notes (1781)

By Joseph Galloway

Book Overview

""Letters From Cicero To Catiline The Second: With Corrections And Explanatory Notes"" is a book written by Joseph Galloway and published in 1781. The book is a collection of letters written by the Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero to his political rival, the notorious conspirator Lucius Sergius Catilina. The letters were written during the second Catilinarian conspiracy, a failed attempt by Catiline to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC.Galloway's book provides a translation of the letters from Latin to English, along with corrections and explanatory notes to help readers understand the historical context and political significance of the correspondence. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the political intrigue and personal animosity between Cicero and Catiline, as well as the broader political and social issues of the time.Overall, ""Letters From Cicero To Catiline The Second: With Corrections And Explanatory Notes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, political philosophy, or the art of rhetoric. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in Roman history, and sheds light on the complex personalities and motivations of two of its most famous figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164840738
• ISBN13: 9781164840732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"