Three speeches against the tribune Rullus' land-reform bill. Cicero, the newly elected consul, argues that the bill concentrates too much power in the hands of the land commissioners.
Start ReadingCicero's first speech as consul. He opposes Rullus' land-reform bill — not because he opposes reform, but because the bill concentrates too much power in the commissioners.
The second speech against Rullus' agrarian law, addressed to the people. Cicero reframes himself as the people's champion while dismantling the bill clause by clause.
The third speech on the agrarian law, focusing on the proposed settlements at Capua and the risks of creating a rival power base to Rome.