The Impeachment of Verres (Paperback)

Paperback. "The Impeachment of Verres" is a foundational work of Roman legal and political oratory, documenting Marcus Tullius Cicero's relentless pursuit of justice against the corrupt governor of Sicily, Gaius Verres. In these speeches, Cicero exposes a web of extortion, art theft, and abuse of power that shocked the Roman Republic. This edition, prepared with notes and vocabulary by Alfred R. Wightman, serves as an essential resource for students and scholars of the Latin language and ancient history.The text provides a vivid window into the complexities of Roman provincial administration and the legal mechanisms of the time. Beyond its historical value, "The Impeachment of Verres" showcases Cicero's mastery of rhetoric and his ability to sway public opinion through meticulous evidence and compelling narrative. It remains a cornerstone of classical literature, illustrating the timeless struggle against political corruption. Readers will find Wightman's scholarly additions particularly helpful for navigating the nuances of the original Latin while gaining a deeper understanding of the socio-political climate of the late Republic.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…