Cicero Rhetoric & Empi Ocm C

Cicero manipulated issues relevant to Rome's possession of an empire in an important group of speeches. In these he concentrates on the power of individuals, en... » 

Cicero manipulated issues relevant to Rome's possession of an empire in an important group of speeches. In these he concentrates on the power of individuals, enabling blame to be diverted from the system itself. The author examines the speeches' rhetorical techniques and aims in detail. «