This book presents five of Cicero's courtroom defences, including the defence of Roscius, falsely accused of murdering his father; of the consul-elect Murena, accused of electoral bribery; and of Milo, for murdering Cicero's enemy Clodius.
Information
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
320
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199537907
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
Aug. 14, 2008
Cicero
Cicero was a Roman statesman and orator known for his influential writings on politics, philosophy, and rhetoric. His most famous work, "De Officiis," explores ethical principles and the duties of a good citizen. Cicero's eloquent and persuasive writing style shaped the development of Latin literature and rhetoric.