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This speech from the trial of Caius Verres shows the development of Cicero’s rhetoric. This edition communicates the literary flavour of the original and discusses the historical and political background to the trial, examining noteworthy textual cruces and problems of interpretation. Latin text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction:
1. The Extortion Court
2. The Career of Verres
3. The Trial
4. The Political Implications of the Trial
5. The Transmission of the Text
Notes to the Introduction
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Sigla
Cicero: Verrines II, Book 1
Text and Translation
Commentary
Indexes

Cicero Verrines II.1

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      Publisher Aris & Phillips Ltd
      Published 1 January 1986
      ISBN-13 9780856682537
      978-0856682537
      ISBN-10 0856682535
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      Speeches Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This speech from the trial of Caius Verres shows the development of Cicero’s rhetoric. This edition communicates the literary flavour of the original and discusses the historical and political background to the trial, examining noteworthy textual cruces and problems of interpretation. Latin text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Introduction:
      1. The Extortion Court
      2. The Career of Verres
      3. The Trial
      4. The Political Implications of the Trial
      5. The Transmission of the Text
      Notes to the Introduction
      Abbreviations
      Bibliography
      Sigla
      Cicero: Verrines II, Book 1
      Text and Translation
      Commentary
      Indexes

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