M. Tullii Ciceronis Orationes V1: Verrinarum Libri Septem (1862)

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

M. Tullii Ciceronis Orationes V1: Verrinarum Libri Septem (1862) is a book written by the famous Roman philosopher and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book contains seven speeches, known as the Verrine Orations, which Cicero delivered in 70-71 BC against the corrupt governor of Sicily, Gaius Verres. In these speeches, Cicero exposes Verres' abuse of power, corruption, and theft of public funds. He also highlights the suffering of the Sicilian people under Verres' rule and calls for justice to be served. The book is written in Latin and was first published in 1862. It is considered a classic of Roman literature and is studied by scholars and students of Latin and ancient history. The speeches in this book are a testament to Cicero's skill as a public speaker and his commitment to justice and the rule of law.With A Commentary.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: 1164955381
• ISBN13: 9781164955382
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"