Publisher's Synopsis
""The Orations of Aeschines and Demosthenes on the Crown"" is a book that was first published in 1829. It is a collection of speeches by two prominent Greek orators, Aeschines and Demosthenes. The speeches were delivered in Athens in the 4th century BC and were focused on the political situation of the time.The book includes modern Greek prolegomena, which are introductory essays that provide context and background information about the speeches. These essays are written in Greek, but the book also includes English notes that help readers understand the content.The speeches themselves are considered some of the most important examples of Greek oratory. Aeschines and Demosthenes were both skilled speakers who used persuasive language and powerful arguments to sway their audiences. The speeches in this book are particularly significant because they deal with a major political controversy of the time: the trial of Demosthenes for allegedly accepting bribes.Overall, ""The Orations of Aeschines and Demosthenes on the Crown"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek history, politics, or rhetoric. It provides insight into the political and social climate of ancient Athens and showcases the talents of two of the greatest orators of all time.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.
