This book, published in 1879, is a compilation of three significant speeches by the renowned Roman orator and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The Catilinarians are a series of speeches delivered by Cicero in 63 BC to expose and thwart the conspiracy led by Lucius Sergius Catilina. The "Discourse for Marcellus" is a speech given in 46 BC in praise of Julius Caesar's clemency towards Marcellus, a former opponent. The "Discourse for Milo" is a defense speech from 52 BC for Titus Annius Milo, who was accused of murdering Publius Clodius Pulcher. This collection showcases Cicero's rhetorical prowess and his pivotal role in the political and judicial life of the late Roman Republic, offering readers a window into the intricate workings of Roman law, politics, and oratory.