The Pro Milone numbers among Cicero's most famous speeches. In it he
defends his friend T. Annius Milo against the charge of murdering P.
Clodius Pulcher, Cicero's own archenemy. Clodius' death, Milo's trial,
and their aftermath consumed Roman public life in 52 BC, involving every
major political figure of the day. Although Cicero's defense failed, the
published speech remains one of his finest, a fascinating document from
a turbulent time, full of interest both historical and rhetorical. This
edition, aimed at students and scholars alike, provides readers with the
help that they need to appreciate the speech as a literary masterpiece
and a historical text. Including a comprehensive introduction and a
newly constituted Latin text, it provides detailed treatment of Cicero's
language, style, and rhetorical techniques, as well as full discussion
of the historical background and the larger social and cultural issues
relevant to the speech.