Cicero

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The book delves into Cicero's pivotal role as consul during a conspiracy led by Lucius Sergius Catilina in 63 BC, showcasing his exceptional oratory skills through four key speeches. These speeches, categorized into deliberative and informational types, highlight Cicero's rhetorical prowess and political acumen. Aimed at advanced students, this edition incorporates recent discoveries and studies on Cicero's language, style, and historical context, reviving interest in a foundational text that has been overlooked in recent decades.