Marcus Tullius Cicero
The First Oration Against C. Verres is a book written by the renowned Roman orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero, in 1868. The book is a speech made by Cicero against Gaius Verres, a corrupt governor of Sicily, who had been accused of numerous crimes including extortion, bribery, and abuse of power. In this speech, Cicero presents a detailed account of Verres’ misdeeds and argues for his removal from office. He also exposes the complicity of other officials in Verres’ crimes and calls for a thorough investigation of the corrupt practices that had become endemic in Sicily. The book is accompanied by short English notes that provide additional context and explanation of the text. These notes help readers to better understand the historical and political context of the speech, as well as the rhetorical techniques employed by Cicero. Overall, The First Oration Against C. Verres is an important historical document that sheds light on the corruption and abuse of power that were prevalent in ancient Rome. It is also a testament to Cicero’s skill as an orator and his commitment to justice and the rule of law.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.
