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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched historical study delves into the corruption and incompetence of Gaius Verres, the governor of Sicily from 73 to 71 BC. Based on the firsthand account of Cicero, a Roman prosecutor, the book exposes Verres's systematic plundering of the province through extortion, illegal taxation, and the theft of artwork and valuables. The author places Verres's governorship within the broader context of Roman provincial administration, highlighting the systemic issues that allowed such abuses to flourish. The book also explores the legal and political battles surrounding Verres's trial and exile, shedding light on the complex political dynamics of the late Roman Republic. Ultimately, the book reveals the devastating impact of corrupt governance on individuals and communities, demonstrating the urgent need for accountability and justice in any era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Published for the university by Ginn & Company 1895. 173 pages. Reliure cartonnée. Etat correct.