Linguistics & Semiotics, Ancient & Medieval Literature, Quotations & Speeches, Ancient & Medieval Philosophy, Rome - Ancient History

Asconius: Commentary on Five Speeches of Cicero

Name: Asconius: Commentary on Five Speeches of Cicero
Author: Simon Squires
ISBN: 9780865162204

by Simon Squires

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Overview

Students and scholars of Latin, history, and literature will find this to be an outstanding book that offers insights into the lives of Cicero and Asconius, as well as a fascinating look at Rome in the first century B.C. Commentaries by Asconius are included with the text and translation of these speeches by Cicero: In Pisonem, Pro Scauro, Pro Milone, Pro Cornelio, and In Toga Candida.
The book also features an essay on the life and works of Asconius, notes on sources, bibliography, catalog of Asconius' errors, glossary, and proper name index.