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Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Two things alone I long for: first, that when I die I may leave the Roman people free... and second, that each person's fate may reflect the way he has behaved towards his country. 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…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: But I must stop now. I can no longer speak for tears — and my client has ordered that tears are not to be used in his defence. Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world: he dominated the Roman courts, usually appearing for the defence. His speeches are masterpieces of persuasion: compellingly written, emotionally powerful, and somtimes hilariously funny. This book presents…