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

By Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book Overview

The Speech of Cicero in Defense of Cluentius is a historical text written by Marcus Tullius Cicero in 66 BC. The book is a transcript of Cicero's speech defending Aulus Cluentius Habitus, a wealthy Roman citizen accused of poisoning his stepfather. Cicero's speech is a masterful defense of Cluentius, utilizing both legal arguments and emotional appeals to sway the jury. The text provides a fascinating insight into Roman law and society, as well as the rhetorical skills of one of Rome's greatest orators. The book was first published in 1895 and remains a valuable resource for historians and students of law and rhetoric.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: 1437296211
• ISBN13: 9781437296211
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"