The First And Second Philippic Orations : With Short English Notes (1874)
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The First and Second Philippic Orations is a book written by the famous Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book consists of two speeches that Cicero delivered against the powerful Roman politician, Mark Antony, in 44 BC. These speeches are known as the Philippics, named after the speeches that the Greek orator Demosthenes delivered against the Macedonian king, Philip II.In these speeches, Cicero accuses Antony of being a threat to the Roman Republic and of being involved in corrupt activities. He also defends the actions of Julius Caesar, who had been assassinated the previous year, and criticizes Antony for trying to undermine Caesar's legacy.This edition of the book, published in 1874, includes short English notes to help readers understand the historical context and the rhetorical devices used by Cicero in his speeches. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, politics, or rhetoric.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781120973559
- ISBN-10: 1120973554
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: February 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.44 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.79 pounds
- Page Count: 128
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