Cicero: Verrine V (Latin Texts) (Bk. 5)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (557 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0906515742 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"I love Cicero. Bruh could spit some real s***" according to SteveMcGuire. I love Cicero. Bruh could spit some real s***. The only problem I have with this book is the translation in the notes. The author provides a very loose translation in the notes. It's less helpful for translation and more helpful for getting the gist of a passage.
The introduction, divided into seven sections, describes the history and condition of Sicily down to the time of Verres, with special attention to Roman administration and the duties of Roman governors.. This edition of Cicero's fifth oration against Verres, a Roman magistrate prosecuted for his notorious misgovernment of Sicily, includes introduction, the Latin text, a comprehensive commentary of the text and a vocabulary
. Marcus Tullis Cicero (106-43 BC) was a Roman statesman and philosopher whose lifetime coincided with the decline and fall of the Roman republic. His best-known works include On the Republic, On Duties, and Treatises on Friendship and Old Age
. About the Author Marcus Tullis Cicero (106-43 BC) was a Roman statesman and philosopher whose lifetime coincided with the decline and fall of the Roman republic. His best-known works include On the Republic, On Duties, and Treatises on Friendship and Old Age