Cicero: Pro Roscio Amerino (Latin Texts)

Cicero

ISBN 10: 0862921848 / ISBN 13: 9780862921842

Published by Bristol Classical Press, 1991

About this Item

Cicero's speech on behalf of Roscius of Ameria in Umbria represents hisfirst public 'cause celebre' in 80 BC.Donkin's edition, first published as one of the history 'red Macmillan'series, has never been bettered for its concise, yet detailed, introduction and its annotation covering matters of language andcontent. Series: BCP Latin Texts. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DNF; DSBB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 185 x 128 x 10. Weight in Grams: 176. . 1991. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cicero: Pro Roscio Amerino (Latin Texts)
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0862921848
• ISBN 13: 9780862921842
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Cicero's speech on behalf of Roscius of Ameria in Umbria represents his first public 'cause celebre' in 80 BC when he was just twenty-six. It followed closely the notorius proscriptions made under hte dictator Sulla. One of Sulla's freedman favourites, Chrysogonus, had criminally contrived to have Roscius' wealthy father's name added to the list of the proscribed after his death and after closure of the list, with the aim of depriving Roscius of his substantial inheritance. Cicero's speech, one of his most straightforward and yet powerful, brought him into immediate political danger but at the same time established him as a fearless forensic orator.

Donkin's edition, first published as one of the history 'red Macmillan' series, has never been bettered for its concise, yet detailed, introduction and its annotation covering matters of language and content.

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.