
Episode 47: O Tempora, O Mores (Cicero's Career, 80-62 BCE)
Literature and History
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Cicero's Oratory and the Catiline Conspiracy: A Crisis of Justice
This chapter explores Cicero's decisive actions during his consulship against the Catiline conspiracy, showcasing his powerful oratory and the controversial call for execution without trial. It also offers a glimpse into the Senate's political landscape, featuring notable figures like Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger, while contemplating free speech's significance in ancient Rome.
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