Æschines in Ctesiphontem: The Oration of Æschines Against Ctesiphon; With Short English Notes for the Use of Schools

by Aeschines

Masterful edition of a classical oration with student-friendly notes

This edition presents Æschines’ oration against Ctesiphon with short English notes designed for school use. The text follows Bekker’s edition and includes scholarly apparatus that situates the speech in its historical setting. Helpful commentary and cross-references illuminate the rhetoric and historical arguments without overwhelming the reader.

Ideal for classroom study or self-directed learning, this edition makes a key ancient speech accessible. The edition’s notes and references invite readers to explore the context, sources, and debate that surrounded the oration, enriching both understanding and discussion.

Text aligned with Bekker’s 1822 edition, enhanced for study with concise notes Short English notes intended for school use to clarify argument and context Scholarly apparatus and cross-references to aid classroom discussion Clear, approachable prose suitable for readers at the middle to high school level Ideal for readers of classical rhetoric, students, and teachers seeking a solid, accessible introduction to this ancient speech.

Genres: Nonfiction

161 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 331

About the author

Aeschines (/ˈɪskᵻniːz/; Greek: Αἰσχίνης, Aischínēs; 389 – 314 BC) was a Greek statesman and one of the ten Attic orators.