About this title: '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 ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199537907ISBN:0199537909
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 320 pages. This volume presents five of cicero's most famous defence speeches: of roscius, accused of murder; of murena, accused of bribery; of archias, on a citizensh1p charge; of caelius, accused of violence; and of milo, accused of murdering cicero's hated enemy clodius. these new translations achieve new standards of accuracy and introductions and notes guide the reader through the speeches. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199537907ISBN:0199537909
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196 High by 129 Wide by 15 deep in mm. (320) '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: ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2001-05-24
ISBN-13:9780192825124ISBN:0192825127
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780199537907ISBN:0199537909
Description: New. This volume presents five of Cicero's most famous defence speeches: of Roscius, accused of murder; of Murena, accused of bribery; of Archias, on a citizenship charge; of Caelius, accused of violence; and of Milo, accused of murdering Cicero's hated en... read more
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