The Speech of Cicero for Aulus Cluentius Habitus, with Notes by W. Ramsay

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

Pro A Cluentio Habito Oratio Ad Iudices: With English Notes is a book written by the famous Roman philosopher and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book was published in 1860 and is a speech given by Cicero in defense of a man named Cluentius, who was accused of poisoning his stepfather. The speech is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the innocence of Cluentius and the second part focusing on the corruption of the prosecutors. The third part is a plea for mercy on behalf of Cluentius. The book also includes English notes to help readers understand the context and meaning of the speech. The notes cover topics such as Roman law, historical events, and rhetorical devices used by Cicero. Overall, Pro A Cluentio Habito Oratio Ad Iudices: With English Notes is a valuable resource for those interested in Roman history, law, and rhetoric. It provides insight into Cicero's style of oratory and his defense of a client in a high-profile case.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: 1437059120
• ISBN13: 9781437059120
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"