M. Tulli Ciceronis Pro Gnaeo Plancio Oratio Ad Iudices (1881)

By Hubert Ashton Holden and Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

M. Tulli Ciceronis Pro Gnaeo Plancio Oratio Ad Iudices is a book written by the famous Roman philosopher and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book, published in 1881, is a speech delivered by Cicero in defense of his client, Gnaeus Plancius, who was accused of bribery and corruption. The speech was delivered in 54 BC, during the Roman Republic.In the speech, Cicero argues that Plancius is innocent of the charges against him and that the accusations are politically motivated. He presents evidence and arguments to support his case and appeals to the judges' sense of justice and fairness. The speech is a masterful display of Cicero's rhetorical skills and his ability to persuade an audience.The book is written in Latin, with an introduction and notes in English. It is a valuable resource for students of Roman history and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the art of rhetoric and persuasion.Edited With Commentary And Introduction For The Syndics Of The University Press.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: 1165487349
• ISBN13: 9781165487349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"