This collection of speeches by the famous Roman orator Cicero includes his defense of poet Archias, his attack on the rogue senator Catiline, and his defense of Roscius the actor against a false murder charge. Cicero's eloquence and wit are on full display in these speeches, which offer a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of ancient Rome. 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 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. 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.