Publisher's Synopsis
Aeschines Against Ctesiphon: On The Crown is a book written by Rufus Byam Richardson in 1889. The book is a translation of the famous speech given by Aeschines against Ctesiphon, which took place in Athens in 330 BC. The speech is a legal argument against Ctesiphon, who had proposed to honor Demosthenes with a crown for his services to the city. Aeschines, a rival of Demosthenes, argued that he was not worthy of such an honor and that Ctesiphon had violated the laws of Athens by proposing it. The book provides a detailed analysis of the speech, including its historical context, its rhetorical devices, and its impact on Athenian politics. It also includes a comprehensive introduction and notes to help readers understand the speech and its significance. Overall, Aeschines Against Ctesiphon: On The Crown is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, law, and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
