Cicerón - Les Philippiques de Ciceron - 1640
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DESCRIPTION: I present to you a beautiful book, in luxury binding in Moroccan leather, of 'LES PHILIPPIQUES DE CICERON' ('The Philippics of Cicero'), a work by the legendary Roman politician and writer Marco Tulio Cicerón (106 BC - 43 BC), the greatest of Roman orators.
Our copy contains the 14 Philippics, that is, the complete work.
Cicero's Philippics are a series of 14 political speeches delivered by the Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero in the Roman Senate (SPQR) in 44–43 BC, after the assassination of Julius Caesar. In these speeches, Cicero defends the Roman Republic and accuses Marcus Antonius, the famous Roman general lover of Cleopatra, of seeking to become a tyrant.
They have a very critical and aggressive tone, and they are a prime example of Latin oratory.
Cicero wrote the Philippics knowing they could cost him his life. They are not comfortable texts. They are sharp cries in favor of freedom, written when telling the truth was dangerous. Each page is charged with that tension. Historically, the Philippics had serious consequences: the hostility with Mark Antony contributed to Cicero's execution in 43 BC.
Cicero's speeches are the epitome of eloquence and have been studied since Roman times by all those interested in speaking well. They are, therefore, a must-read for the cultured man, helping us improve our communication skills.
Climbing this luxurious volume is not a whim; it is an act of love for the word, for history, for intellectual bravery; it is choosing what endures over what is forgotten.
Don't buy this book because it's beautiful, luxurious, and old: win it because it still speaks. Don't let it slip away.
Year of publication: Paris 1640 (385 years old)
Please provide the French text you'd like me to translate.
SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 12.7 x 7.7 cm. Pagination: Cover + [13pp] + 230pp + [1pp] + 72pp + 273pp + [1pp]. COMPLETE WORK.
CONDITION: Exquisite LUXURY binding in full Moroccan leather, in very good condition, with some minor wear, as shown in the photos. Three-banded spine decorated with gilt floral motifs and the title and year of publication in gilt lettering. Covers decorated with gilt motifs. Gilt edges.
The interior is in good condition, as the photos show. The book is illustrated with the coat of arms of the King of France on the cover and beautiful woodcut capitals.
Don't buy this book because it's beautiful, luxurious, and old: win it because it still speaks. Don't let it slip away.
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The books are carefully packed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition at their destination.
DESCRIPTION: I present to you a beautiful book, in luxury binding in Moroccan leather, of 'LES PHILIPPIQUES DE CICERON' ('The Philippics of Cicero'), a work by the legendary Roman politician and writer Marco Tulio Cicerón (106 BC - 43 BC), the greatest of Roman orators.
Our copy contains the 14 Philippics, that is, the complete work.
Cicero's Philippics are a series of 14 political speeches delivered by the Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero in the Roman Senate (SPQR) in 44–43 BC, after the assassination of Julius Caesar. In these speeches, Cicero defends the Roman Republic and accuses Marcus Antonius, the famous Roman general lover of Cleopatra, of seeking to become a tyrant.
They have a very critical and aggressive tone, and they are a prime example of Latin oratory.
Cicero wrote the Philippics knowing they could cost him his life. They are not comfortable texts. They are sharp cries in favor of freedom, written when telling the truth was dangerous. Each page is charged with that tension. Historically, the Philippics had serious consequences: the hostility with Mark Antony contributed to Cicero's execution in 43 BC.
Cicero's speeches are the epitome of eloquence and have been studied since Roman times by all those interested in speaking well. They are, therefore, a must-read for the cultured man, helping us improve our communication skills.
Climbing this luxurious volume is not a whim; it is an act of love for the word, for history, for intellectual bravery; it is choosing what endures over what is forgotten.
Don't buy this book because it's beautiful, luxurious, and old: win it because it still speaks. Don't let it slip away.
Year of publication: Paris 1640 (385 years old)
Please provide the French text you'd like me to translate.
SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 12.7 x 7.7 cm. Pagination: Cover + [13pp] + 230pp + [1pp] + 72pp + 273pp + [1pp]. COMPLETE WORK.
CONDITION: Exquisite LUXURY binding in full Moroccan leather, in very good condition, with some minor wear, as shown in the photos. Three-banded spine decorated with gilt floral motifs and the title and year of publication in gilt lettering. Covers decorated with gilt motifs. Gilt edges.
The interior is in good condition, as the photos show. The book is illustrated with the coat of arms of the King of France on the cover and beautiful woodcut capitals.
Don't buy this book because it's beautiful, luxurious, and old: win it because it still speaks. Don't let it slip away.
No content provided to translate.
Shipping Policy
Shipping costs are combined so you save on your purchases.
Shipping to Spain is carried out with: Zeleris Premium 24h or with CORREOS.
Shipping to Europe is carried out with: UPS Express 48-72h / FedEx Express 48-72h (Some countries may have a longer transit time).
Shipping to the United States is done via: UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h (We have been informed by our clients that these companies are less strict or do not apply the new 15% tax on imported products).
Shipping to China is carried out with UPS Express 24h.
Shipping to the Rest of the World --> is carried out with UPS Express 48h / FedEx Express 48h.
The books are carefully packed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition at their destination.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Les Philippiques de Ciceron
Author/ Illustrator
Cicerón
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1640
Height
12.7 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
7.7 cm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Antoine de Sommavilla
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
591
