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O Tempora! O Mores!: Cicero'S Catilinarian Orations, A Student Edition With Historical Essays,New
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In 63 B.C., Lucius Sergius Catilina, A Roman Aristocrat, Formed A Conspiracy To Overthrow The Roman Republic. Cicero, Who Was Consul That Year, Exposed The Plot And Documented His Defeat Of The Conspiracy In His Orations Against Catiline. The First Catilinarian Oration Is Well Known And Deservedly Famous. Scholars Are Familiar With The Other Three Speeches, But Few Students Know Them. This Lapse Is Regrettable. The Third Oration Is A Fastpaced Courtroom Drama, And The Second And Fourth Orations Provide Critical Information About This Key Event In Roman History. Susan O. Shapiro Here Makes All Ciceros Catilinarian Orations Accessible To The Intermediate Latin Student.O Tempora! O Mores! Is Designed To Fit A Variety Of Pedagogical Approaches. Professors Can Assign Any Of The Catilinarian Orations Independently Or Assign Excerpts From Several Of The Speeches. Shapiros Historical Essays Bring A New Dimension To Latin Study, Explaining The History And Politics Behind The Texts. The Essays Are Divided Into Short Sections That Can Be Assigned Individually For Class Discussion. The Volume Is Further Amplified By A Vocabulary, Maps, A Bibliography, And Appendices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'O Tempora! O Mores!' about? A: 'O Tempora! O Mores!' focuses on Cicero's Catilinarian Orations, documenting the conspiracy led by Lucius Sergius Catilina to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 b.c. It provides insights into the historical context and significance of these speeches.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: The author of this edition is Susan O. Shapiro, who makes the texts accessible for intermediate Latin students while providing historical essays to enhance understanding.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format and spans 280 pages, making it suitable for classroom use and individual study.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Latin? A: While 'O Tempora! O Mores!' is designed for intermediate Latin students, beginners may find it beneficial with guidance from a teacher, especially with the included historical essays.
- Q: Does this book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book includes a vocabulary section, maps, a bibliography, and appendices, which provide additional context and resources for study.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for use.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: 'O Tempora! O Mores!' was published on August 29, 2005.
- Q: Can professors assign excerpts from the speeches? A: Yes, the book is designed for flexibility, allowing professors to assign the Catilinarian Orations independently or in excerpts for class discussions.
- Q: What themes are covered in the historical essays? A: The historical essays cover the political and historical context of the Catilinarian Orations, providing students with a deeper understanding of the events and their implications.
- Q: How does this book support classroom discussions? A: The essays are divided into short sections that can be assigned individually, facilitating focused class discussions on specific themes and historical contexts.