
ORATIO IN CATILINAM PRIMA IN SENATU HABITA
M. TULLI CICERONIS ORATIO IN CATILINAM PRIMA IN SENATU HABITA
M. TULLI CICERONIS ORATIO IN CATILINAM SECUNDA AD POPULUM - ARGUMENTUM
M. TULLI CICERONIS ORATIO IN CATILINAM TERTIA AD POPULUM. - ARGUMENTUM.
M. TULLI CICERONIS IN CATILINAM ORATIO QUARTA HABITA IN SENATU. - ARGUMENTUM.
In this gripping Roman oration, a determined consul steps onto the Senate floor to confront a shadowy conspiracy that threatens the very heart of the Republic. With razor‑sharp arguments and vivid imagery, he exposes the machinations of a charismatic but ruthless figure whose ambitions have already stirred violence and unrest across Italy. Listeners hear the urgency of a city on edge, the clash between disciplined statecraft and reckless ambition, and the timeless appeal of a leader demanding accountability.
The speech unfolds as a masterclass in rhetoric, alternating between stark warnings and calls for collective resolve. It paints a vivid picture of Rome’s political landscape: sleepless nights, secret meetings, and the looming specter of civil disorder. As the consul rallies his fellow senators, the narrative captures the tension of a pivotal moment in history, inviting you to experience the drama of ancient politics as if you were seated among the patricians themselves.
Language
la
Duration
~1 hours (90K characters)
Release date
1995-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-106–-43
A brilliant Roman speaker and thinker, he turned the turmoil of the late Republic into speeches, letters, and philosophical works that still shape how people talk about politics, duty, and public life. His writing helped set the standard for classical Latin prose.
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