The First and Second Philippic Orations , by Marcus Tullius Cicero, offers students of Latin a critical insight into the political turmoil of the late Roman Republic. These orations, delivered against Mark Antony, are renowned for their rhetorical power and historical significance. This edition provides the original Latin text, accompanied by short English notes designed to aid comprehension and appreciation of Cicero's eloquent prose and the context of his arguments. Cicero's 'Philippics' remain a cornerstone of classical ...
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The First and Second Philippic Orations , by Marcus Tullius Cicero, offers students of Latin a critical insight into the political turmoil of the late Roman Republic. These orations, delivered against Mark Antony, are renowned for their rhetorical power and historical significance. This edition provides the original Latin text, accompanied by short English notes designed to aid comprehension and appreciation of Cicero's eloquent prose and the context of his arguments. Cicero's 'Philippics' remain a cornerstone of classical education, offering invaluable lessons in rhetoric, political strategy, and the art of persuasion. They provide a window into a pivotal moment in Roman history, capturing the tensions and power struggles that ultimately led to the end of the Republic. This edition serves as an accessible resource for students seeking to engage with Cicero's timeless work and to deepen their understanding of Latin language and Roman political thought. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
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