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Demosthenes Speech on the Crown
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Ancient GreeceFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781025593241
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Demosthenes Speech on the Crown is widely regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Greek oratory. Delivered in 330 BCE, this legal and political oration serves as a powerful defense of Demosthenes's career and his unwavering resistance against the expansion of Macedonia under Philip II. The speech arises from a legal challenge brought by his rival Aeschines, who contested the proposal that Demosthenes be honored with a golden crown for his service to Athens.
Through brilliant rhetoric and passionate argument, Demosthenes transcends the immediate legal dispute to provide a comprehensive justification of his political leadership and the democratic ideals of the city-state. The work offers invaluable insights into the political tensions of the fourth century BCE and the art of persuasive speaking. It captures a pivotal moment in history when the independence of the Greek poleis was under threat, making it a cornerstone for students of classical literature, history, and philosophy. This edition, featuring the scholarship of Evelyn Abbott, provides the necessary context to appreciate the intricacies of the Athenian legal system and the linguistic mastery that has allowed this speech to endure as a landmark of world literature.
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