Defence Speeches
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Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world. He dominated the Roman courts, usually appearing for the defense. His speeches are masterpieces of persuasion. They are compellingly written, emotionally powerful, and sometimes hilariously funny. This book presents five of his most famous defenses: of Roscius, falsely accused of murdering his father; of the consul-elect Murena, accused of electoral bribery; of the poet Archias, on a...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199537909
ISBN13:9780199537907
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 7.6"
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Ancient Ancient & Classical Literature Classics Communication & Journalism Criticism & Theory Greek History History & Criticism Humanities Language Arts Law Legal History Literary Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction Medieval Movements & Periods Rhetoric Rome Speech Words, Language & GrammarCustomer Reviews
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