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Marcus Tullius Cicero
First Oration of Cicero Against Catiline with Notices, Notes and Complete Vocabulary
"First Oration of Cicero Against Catiline" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a speech delivered in 63 BC. Standing before the Roman Senate, Consul Cicero publicly denounces Senator Catiline for leading a conspiracy to overthrow the republic. This dramatic confrontation follows a failed assassination attempt on Cicero's life and marks the beginning of a crisis that would test Rome's survival. The speech's opening words remain famous after two thousand years, capturing Cicero's outrage at a conspiracy threatening the state's very existence.
Sallust
C. Sallusti Crispi De Bello Catilinario Et Jugurthino
"C. Sallusti Crispi De Bello Catilinario Et Jugurthino" by Sallust is a historical monograph published circa 41 BC. It chronicles the Jugurthine War between Rome and King Jugurtha of Numidia, exposing how corruption infected the Roman Republic. Sallust reveals how Jugurtha repeatedly bribed Roman officials, using this scandal to illustrate a broader moral decay threatening Rome's foundations. Through shifting scenes between Rome and North Africa, the work follows Romans and Numidians locked in a seven-year conflict that would test the Republic's integrity.
Sallust
Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War
"Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War" by Sallust is a pair of historical monographs published around 41-40 BC. These works examine two pivotal conflicts in Roman history: Catiline's conspiracy of 63-62 BC and the Jugurthine War of 112-106 BC. Sallust argues that both episodes reveal a deeper crisis—the corruption and moral decline of the Roman Republic. Through portraits of ambitious leaders and compromised officials, he explores how bribery and political decay threatened Rome's stability and virtue.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Speeches against Catilina
"Speeches against Catilina" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a collection of four speeches delivered in 63 BC. These orations expose and combat a conspiracy to overthrow the Roman Republic led by Senator Catiline. Speaking before the Senate and the people, Cicero denounces the conspirators, justifies their arrests, and argues for their execution without trial. Published around 60 BC, these speeches represent Cicero's attempt to defend his controversial actions and cement his reputation as defender of Rome.
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