Defence Speeches

Name: Defence Speeches
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ISBN: 9780192825124

ISBN-10: 0192825127

ISBN-13: 9780192825124

Edition: 2000

Authors: Cicero, D. H. Berry, D. H. Berry, D. H. Berry

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'But I must stop now. I can no longer speak for tears - and my client has ordered that tears are not to be used in his defence.'Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world: he dominated the Roman courts, usually appearing for the defence. His speeches are masterpieces of persuasion: compellingly written, emotionally powerful, and somtimes hilariously funny. This book presents five of his most famous defences: of Roscius, falsely accused of murdering his father; of the consul-elect Murena, accused of electoral bribery; of the poet Archias, on a citizenshiup charge; of Caelius, ex-lover of ClodiaMetelli, on charges of violence; and of Milo, for mudering Cicero's hated…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/24/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 5.08" wide x 7.72" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.550



Acknowledgements


Abbreviations


Introduction


Note on the Translation


Note on the Latin Text


Select Bibliography


Chronology


Defence Speeches


Pro Roscio Amerino ('For Roscius of Ameria')


Pro Murena ('For Murena')


Pro Archia ('For Archias')


Pro Caelio ('For Caelius')


Pro Milone ('For Milo')


Explanatory Notes


Glossary