Orations Of Marcus Tullius Cicero (1900)

Book Overview

The book ""Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero"" is a collection of speeches given by the famous Roman statesman and orator, Cicero. The book was first published in 1900 and was edited by Charles Duke Younge. It includes a total of 14 speeches, all of which were delivered by Cicero during his time as a lawyer, politician, and philosopher in ancient Rome.The speeches in the book cover a wide range of topics, including political corruption, legal disputes, and philosophical debates. Some of the most famous speeches included in the book are ""In Catilinam"" (Against Catiline), which was delivered in 63 BC and is considered one of Cicero's greatest speeches, and ""Pro Archia"" (For Archias), which was delivered in 62 BC and defends the Greek poet Archias.The book is written in English and provides readers with a glimpse into the world of ancient Rome and the political and social issues that were prevalent during Cicero's time. It is a valuable resource for students of history, philosophy, and rhetoric, as well as anyone interested in the art of public speaking. Overall, ""Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero"" is a fascinating and informative read that showcases the brilliance of one of the greatest orators in history.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: 1120938341
• ISBN13: 9781120938343
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"