Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world and a leading politician of the closing era of the Roman republic. This book presents nine speeches which reflect the development, variety, and drama of his political career. These new translations achieve new standards of accuracy.

Contents

Against Verres (In Verrem I)
Against Verres (In Verrem II.5)
On the command of Gnaeus Pomeius (De imperio Cn. Pompeii)
Against Catiline (In Catilinam I)
Against Catiline (In Catilinam II)
Against Catiline (In Catilinam III)
Against Catiline (In Catilinam IV)
For Marcellus (Pro Marcello)
Philippic II