Philippics I and II

by Marcus Tullius Cicero, J.D. Denniston (Editor)

This impeccable edition still stands the test of time for students at school and university who wish to approach Cicero's major speeches against Mark Antony after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Denniston's commentary gives assistance with grammatical matters but concentrates on presenting plainly, yet fully, the evidence bearing on problems of the historical background and features of Roman life and institutions to which the text alludes. There is a clear introduction which sets out the speeches' historical context and provides an analysis of their content.

Genres: Classics, Historical

214 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1926

About the author

Born 3 January 106 BC, Arpinum, Italy
Died 7 December 43 BC (aged 63), Formia, Italy

Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist. Cicero is widely considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists.

Alternate profiles:
Cicéron
Marco Tullio Cicerone
Cicerone

Note: All editions should have Marcus Tullius Cicero as primary author. Editions with another name on the cover should have that name added as secondary author.

Reviews

[Ben Vedder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brutal! Leg dich nie mit dem besten Redner Roms an...

[L S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious...

[Wes Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read for those interested in the study of democracy and the threats autocracy offers democratic government.

[Minerva · Rating 3 out of 5]

*** 3 stars ***