Cicero: Pro Murena

by Cicero, C. Macdonald (Editor)

Overview

The Roman statesman Lucius Licinius Murena led legions in the Mithridatic Wars and subsequently became administrator of Transalpine Gaul. On his election as consul in 62 BC he was accused of bribery and defended by (among others) Cicero, in this famous speech. Murena was acquitted, though the balance of opinion is that he was probably guilty. This school edition includes introduction, the Latin text, notes and vocabulary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780862920104
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/01/1991
Series:	Latin Texts
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was a Roman lawyer, orator, politician and philosopher. Born at Arpinium of a wealthy local family and educated in Rome, Cicero went on to a successful political career and became one of the greatest Roman orators. His life coincided with the last days of the Roman Republic and his works reflect the turmoil of that period.

C. Macdonald was Headmaster of Portsmouth Grammar School, UK, and editor of Cicero: Pro Murena and Cicero: De Imperio, both published by Bloomsbury.

C. Macdonald was Headmaster of Portsmouth Grammar School, UK, and editor of Cicero: Pro Murena and Cicero: De Imperio, both published by Bloomsbury.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
1 Chronological Table 70-63 B.C.
2. Life Of Cicero
3 The Historical Background
4 The Trial
5 The Parties To The Trial
6 Pro L. Murena Oratio
Text
Notes
Appendix: Stoic Ethics
Select Bibliography
Index Of Proper Names
Vocabulary

Editorial Reviews

..."the book is well indexed and organized; its introduction is for all readers, and the volume is well worth acquiring by any College library." Elaine Fantham, Classical World

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