Suasoria I BC
Cic. - Inv. (Cic.Inv.1.17)
Text
Utrum exercitus in Macedoniam contra Philippum mittatur, qui sociis sit auxilio, an teneatur in Italia, ut quam maximae contra Hannibalem copiae sint.
Translation
should an army be sent to Macedonia against Philip to support our allies, or should it be kept in Italy so that the greatest possible force may oppose Hannibal?
Main Characters
Roman army
Characters
Alexander, Philip
Issues
Accusations
War strategy
Narrative themes
War
Legal references
Historical references
First macedonian war, Second punic war (218-201 bc)