Publisher's Synopsis
The Orations of Demosthenes on the Crown and on the Embassy is a book that was written by Demosthenes and was published in 1855. The book contains two of Demosthenes' most famous speeches: On the Crown and On the Embassy. In On the Crown, Demosthenes defends himself against accusations made by his political rival, Aeschines, and argues that he deserves to be honored for his service to Athens. In On the Embassy, Demosthenes recounts his experiences as a member of a diplomatic mission to the city of Thebes and defends his actions against accusations of treason. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric. It provides insight into the political and social context of Athens during the fourth century BCE and showcases Demosthenes' skill as an orator and statesman.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.
