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It was very bold in Cicero to undertake this defence, but his boldness was equalled by his eloquence, and his success On this Occasion placed him at once amongst the best orators Of the day. Ill-health obliged him to retire to Athens, where he continued his study of rhetoric and philo Sophy for two years, returned to Rome in 77 b.c., and was elected quaestor in 76 B.0. He served this Office in Sicily, and acquired golden opinions from the natives through his integrity, impartiality, and self - denial. In 7 4 he re turned to Rome, and again devoted himself to his profession as an advocate. In 70 he undertook the impeachment Of Verres, who was charged by the Sicilians with having been guilty Of misgovernment, Oppression, and extortion during his quaestorship In Sicily from 7 3 71 B. C. Horten Sius, the consul elect for the following year, was Verres' S advocate, and on behalf of his client was anxious that the trial Should be delayed until the next year, when the presiding praetor would be more favourably disposedxto the defendant. Cicero frustrated_ this attempt by getting his evidence ready in half the time allowed, and by Opening his case very briefly and proceeding at once to the ex amination of his witnesses. The In Verrem as we possess it was not the speech he actually delivered, but a speech which he published after the trial as representing what he would have said had the case run the usual course. The result of Cicero's onslaught was that Verres departed at once into exile without even attempting a defence.
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Cicero was a preeminent Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher who introduced philosophy into Rome, and through Rome, into Christendom and the modern world.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333005245
- ISBN 13 9781333005245
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages143
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extended dialogue between Cicero and other Roman intellectuals, concerns ideas about the nature of good and evil, variously described here as "the greatest good" and "the chief good." The discussion draws heavily from Epicurean philosophy and specifically the writings of Epicurus himself. Most of the dialogue consists of Cicero putting forward arguments against the Epicurean position, which his interlocutors then attempt to refute. Thematic depth in the book is provided through an exploration of related ideas such as happiness, pleasure, morality, and knowledge. Cicero himself does not state a definitive position regarding these concepts, but through the dialogue format allows the reader to gain an understanding of various viewpoints and form their own conclusions. Cicero's book makes a significant contribution to philosophical literature by presenting reasoned arguments, many of which remain relevant today, on the core question of what constitutes a meaningful and fulfilling life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333005245_0
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