Publisher's Synopsis
The Orations of Demosthenes and Aeschines on the Crown is a book edited by George Augustus Simcox. It contains the speeches made by two prominent Greek orators, Demosthenes and Aeschines, during a trial in ancient Athens. The trial was held to determine whether Demosthenes, who was accused of accepting bribes, was worthy of receiving the highest honor in Athens, the crown. The book includes the original Greek text of the speeches, along with an English translation and detailed annotations. It also provides an introduction that explains the historical context of the trial and the significance of the speeches. Demosthenes' speech is considered a masterpiece of Greek oratory, in which he defends himself against the accusations and argues that he is the best candidate for the crown. Aeschines, on the other hand, argues that Demosthenes is a corrupt politician who should not be trusted with such an important honor. Overall, The Orations of Demosthenes and Aeschines on the Crown is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, or literature. It offers insight into the workings of the Athenian legal system and the art of rhetoric in ancient Greece.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.
