Cicero, Philippic 2, 44-50, 78-92, 100-119

Set against the backdrop of Julius Caesar's assassination, the Philippics by Cicero emerge as a powerful critique of Mark Antony. In this charged political climate, Cicero's rhetoric serves as a strategic tool in the fierce struggle for power, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two figures. The work captures the chaos and tension of the time, reflecting Cicero's role in the tumultuous events that followed Caesar's death.