Publisher's Synopsis
Demosthenes On The Crown is a book that features the famous speech of Demosthenes, a Greek orator, in which he defends himself against charges of treason and argues for his right to be awarded a crown. The book is accompanied by critical and explanatory notes that help to provide context and understanding of the speech, as well as a historical sketch and essays that explore the political and cultural context of the time. The author, William Watson Goodwin, was a renowned scholar of Greek literature and language, and his expertise is evident in the thoroughness and insight of his commentary. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, 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.
