Cicero's Orations. the First Oration Against C. Verres, With Notes

In this classic work of ancient rhetorical persuasion, Cicero mounts a scathing attack against the corrupt Roman governor Gaius Verres. The oration is a stunning example of Cicero's masterful use of language and logical argumentation, and it remains a fascinating historical document to this day. This edition, complete with notes, is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of rhetoric, ancient politics, and the art of persuasion.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 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.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.