De imperio Cn. Pompei - disposition

[6] Causa quae sit videtis: nunc quid agendum sit considerate. Primum mihi videtur de genere belli, deinde de magnitudine, tum de imperatore deligendo esse dicendum.

Arguments for Ciceros political appearance | the political situation | disposition

I The nature of the war
the honor has to be defended | the socii have to be defended | the taxes are in danger | the property of Roman citizens is in danger

II how big the war is
the initial success of Lucullus | Mythridates' and Trigranes' flight | the mutiny of the Roman army

III the imperator
only Pompeius is qualified | his expirience | his successes | his unselfisht | his moderate behavior | his authority | his luck | summary

IV refutation of the enemies of the law
refutation of Hortensius | refutation of Catulus | appeal to the people | the mistakes of the other imperatores | supporter of the law

V end