Cicero: De Imperio (Latin Texts)
Cicero: De Imperio (Latin Texts) by Cicero is an illustrated edition published by Bristol Classical Press in January 1998. This 202-page book presents Cicero’s speech De imperio Cn. Pompe, originally released in Macmillan’s Modern School Classics series in 1966. The edition includes a substantial introduction that covers the lives of Cicero and Pompey, Roman oratory, and the historical and political context surrounding the speech.
Readers will find extensive notes on both the language and context of the text, enhancing their understanding of Cicero’s rhetoric. The edition also features maps and a vocabulary section, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in classical literature and the intricacies of Roman political discourse. This edition serves as a valuable tool for exploring the themes and historical significance of Cicero’s work within the framework of continental European fiction.
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This useful edition of Cicero’s speech De imperio Cn. Pompe was first published in Macmillan’s Modern School Classics series in 1966 and has been frequently reprinted. It contains a substantial introduction with sections on Cicero’s and Pompey’s lives, on Roman oratory, and on the historical and political background to the speech. The Latin text is followed by extensive notes on both language and context, and the edition is completed by maps and a vocabulary.
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