Publisher's Synopsis
Demosthenes On The Crown is a book that includes the famous speech given by Demosthenes in defense of himself against charges of treason. The book also includes critical and explanatory notes that provide context and analysis of the speech. Additionally, there is a historical sketch that provides background information on the political climate of Athens during the time of the speech, as well as essays that explore various themes related to the speech, such as the role of rhetoric in ancient Greece and the importance of this speech in the history of Athenian democracy. The author of the book, William Watson Goodwin, was a renowned classicist and professor of Greek at Harvard University. 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.
