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

Set against the backdrop of Julius Caesar's assassination, the Philippics represent Cicero's fierce political clash with Mark Antony. Written shortly after the upheaval, these speeches serve as a powerful critique of Antony's ambitions and actions. Philippic 2, in particular, stands out as a strategic attack in the escalating struggle for power in Rome, highlighting the intense rivalry and the precarious state of the Republic during this tumultuous period.