Overview
This book is a classic study of the political and legal processes in the late Roman Republic, focusing on the trial of the corrupt governor of Sicily, Verres, and the speeches made by the prosecutor, Marcus Tullius Cicero. It provides a vivid picture of the court proceedings, the cultural background, and the political tensions of the time, as well as an elegant and eloquent example of Latin oratory. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Roman law and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 152 pages
- | Language: Latin
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1020599804
- | ISBN-13: 9781020599804
