The Orations Of Aeschines Against Ctesiphon, And Demosthenes De Corona

by Aeschines; Demosthenes

The Orations of Aeschines Against Ctesiphon and Demosthenes De Corona by Aeschines and Demosthenes presents two key speeches from classical Aeschines' prosecution of Ctesiphon and Demosthenes' defense concerning crown honors and public service. This edition features Andrew Portal's English translation of the original Greek, illustrated with historical and critical notes. The work includes a prefatory discussion of the contest between Aeschines and Demosthenes, followed by the texts of Aeschines’ oration Against Ctesiphon and Demosthenes’ For the Crown, with Portal's notes and emendations to aid modern readers in understanding legal arguments, rhetoric, and historical background. Portal explains his method, drawing on Tourreil’s French translation and adding his own insights to clarify the laws governing accounts, crowns, and public offices in ancient Athens. The volume provides context on Philip of Macedon, the Cheronea campaign, the Theban alliance, Amphictyons, and the Greek legal framework, offering valuable material for students of rhetoric, ancient history, and classical literature.

Genres: Classics, Philosophy, Ancient, History

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 331