Gaius Verres: An Historical Study (1917)

Gaius Verres: An Historical Study is a book written by Frank Hewitt Cowles in 1917. The book is a detailed historical analysis of the life and career of Gaius Verres, a Roman politician and governor of Sicily during the late Roman Republic. Cowles delves into the political and social climate of the time, examining Verres' actions and decisions as governor, including his alleged corruption and abuse of power. The book also explores the legal proceedings against Verres, which were led by the famous orator Cicero. Cowles provides a thorough examination of the primary sources available on Verres, including Cicero's speeches and other contemporary accounts, and offers his own interpretations and insights into the events and characters involved. Overall, Gaius Verres: An Historical Study is a scholarly work that provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this important figure in Roman history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.