Political Speeches

Cicero
Translated by D. H. Berry

Oxford World's Classics

Political Speeches

Cicero
Translated by D. H. Berry

Oxford World's Classics

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Political Speeches

Cicero
Translated by D. H. Berry

Oxford World's Classics

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Reflections on the 2014 Scottish independence referendum

Scotland has remained in the media spotlight throughout 2014 for one reason: the referendum on independence from the United Kingdom. This was the most significant event to have taken place in Scotland since the creation of the Union in 1707.

Posted on December 21, 2014

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The Scottish referendum: where is Cicero?

In a week's time, the residents of Scotland (not the Scottish people: Scots resident south of the border are ineligible to vote) will decide whether or not to destroy the UK as currently constituted. The polls are on a knife edge; and Alex Salmond, the leader of the separatists, has a track record as a strong finisher. If he gets his way, the UK will lose 8% of its citizens and a third of its land mass; and Scotland, cut off, at least initially, from every international body (the UN Security Council, NATO, the EU) and every UK institution (the Bank of England, the pound sterling, the BBC, the security services), will face a bleak and uncertain future.

Posted on September 11, 2014

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New BBC drama 'The Paradise' & Oxford World's Classics

Tonight sees the start of a major new drama series on BBC 1, The Paradise. Adapted from Zola's novel The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) and set against the backdrop of the spectacular rise of the department store in the 1860s and 70s, the story follows the fortunes of a young girl from the provinces who starts work as a salesgirl in the shop, and her entanglement with the charismatic owner. Oxford World's Classics is delighted to publish the tie-in edition of Zola's novel, in a compelling translation by Brian Nelson.

Posted on September 25, 2012

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To let you appreciate what sort of consul he professes himself to be

On 2 September 44 BC, Cicero launched into the first of the most blistering oratorical attacks in political history, attacks which ultimately cost him his life. The following is an excerpt of the Second Philippic, a denunciation of Mark Antony, from the Oxford World's Classic Political Speeches. Do we hear echoes of contemporary political rhetoric in these harsh tones?

Posted on September 2, 2012

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Political Speeches

Cicero
Translated by D. H. Berry

Oxford World's Classics

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