This Latin-language speech from the 1st century BC is a scathing indictment of the corrupt and venal practices of the Roman governor Verres. It is a masterful example of Cicero's eloquence and rhetorical skill, and a fascinating glimpse into the politics and law of the late Roman Republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work...
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