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Cicero. The Verrine Orations.: In Two Volumes (The Loeb Classical Library, No. 221, 293)

Cicero. The Verrine Orations.: In Two Volumes (The Loeb Classical Library, No. 221, 293)

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Ancient RomeFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1025554973
ISBN13: 9781025554976
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 542
Weight: 2.05
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Verrine Orations represents a foundational moment in the history of Western oratory and Roman law. This collection contains the powerful series of speeches delivered by Marcus Tullius Cicero in 70 BC against Gaius Verres, whose corrupt administration as the governor of Sicily remains one of the most notorious examples of provincial exploitation in the ancient world. Through meticulous legal reasoning and rhetorical brilliance, Cicero exposes systemic abuses of power, including the theft of cultural treasures, the extortion of agricultural resources, and the illegal execution of Roman citizens.

This first volume focuses on the preliminary proceedings and the initial stages of the prosecution, showcasing Cicero's rise to prominence as Rome's premier forensic advocate. The work provides an invaluable window into the judicial system of the Roman Republic, the complexities of provincial governance, and the ethical challenges of leadership. For students of history, law, and classical literature, The Verrine Orations is an essential study of political accountability and the persuasive power of the spoken word. The text remains a cornerstone of the classical canon, offering profound insights into the social and political dynamics of the late Republic.

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