Penguin classics Murder trials

Type

Book

Authors

Cicero, Marcus Tullius

ISBN 10

014044288X

ISBN 13

9780140442885

Tags

Rome, Lawyers & Judges, Murder & Mayhem, Criminal Law, Legal Profession, Legal History, Essays, Cicero, Murder, Trials

Series Name

Penguin classics

Abstract

"Cicero was still in his twenties when he got Sextus Roscius off a charge of murdering his father and nearly sixty when he defended King Deiotarus, accused of trying to murder Caesar. In between (with, among others, is speeches for Cluentius and Rabirius), he built a reputation as the greatest orator of his time..." - Back cover

Description

Contents:
In defence of Sextus Roscius of America -- In defence of Aulus Cluentius Habitus -- In defence of Gaius Rabirius -- Note on the speeches in defence of Caelius and Milo -- In defence of King Deiotarus.

Biblio Notes

"Translated with an introduction by Michael Grant"

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