Cicero's Second Philippic (1883) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169038912)

Cicero's Second Philippic is a historical text written by Marcus Tullius Cicero in 1883. The book is a collection of speeches given by Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator, in which he criticizes Mark Antony, a powerful Roman politician and general. The speeches were delivered during the Roman Republic in the year 44 BC, shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Cicero's Second Philippic is considered one of his most famous works and is regarded as a masterpiece of political oratory. The book provides insight into the political landscape of ancient Rome and the tensions between rival factions. It also showcases Cicero's rhetorical skills and his ability to sway public opinion through persuasive argumentation. Overall, Cicero's Second Philippic is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political and social climate of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero, E. S. Shuckburgh
ISBN-10: 1169038913
ISBN-13: 9781169038912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d