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"Speeches Against Catilina" presents Marcus Tullius Cicero's powerful orations delivered to the Roman Senate, denouncing the conspiracy of Catiline. This edition, edited by Karl Halm and E. A. Upcott, offers valuable insights into the political turmoil of the late Roman Republic and Cicero's masterful use of rhetoric. These speeches are a cornerstone of classical literature, providing a vivid account of a pivotal moment in Roman history. Cicero's impassioned defense of the Republic against Catiline's treasonous plot remains a testament to the power of eloquence and civic duty. Students of history, political science, and classical languages will find this edition an invaluable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.