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Illustrated by full-page portraits of the three illustrious Greek authors. Brilliant speech in which the famous Athenian speaker and politician does not fail to counter the indifference and indolence of his fellow citizens, to save democracy.
Demosthenes' writing has great historical value because it has allowed a detailed description of the social life and internal and external politics of Athens from the 4th century BC to be handed down to the present day.
Furthermore, it is of lasting value to us as a lesson in freedom and patriotism, a source of historical and political teachings.
Plate with portrait of Demosthenes engraved on the frontispiece of the title page. Plate with portrait of Cicero engraved on the frontispiece of the preface.
First title page with title in Greek and large engraved vignette showing a view of an Oxford theatre. Plate engraved on the frontispiece of the title page of Aeschino's oration against Ctesiphon.
Ancient Greek text with Latin translation, printed at the foot of each page, edited by two young Oxford students, Peter Foulkes and John Friend, both of whom were in their twenties when this volume was printed.
The explanation of the more difficult Greek words at the end was among the main causes of the popularity of this work.
CONTENTS
The work is divided into two parts, the first contains Eschino's speech against Ctesiphon, the second Demosthenes' oration on the crown.
In 336 BC. the politician Ctesiphon had proposed the assignment of the civic crown to Demosthenes for his merits: this proposal was attacked by Aeschines, Demosthenes' opponent, as unconstitutional, as it honored a magistrate still in office and, above all, because Demosthenes' policy was been anything but good for the city. In this oration, Demosthenes replies to the accusations with a sort of political autobiography which is at the same time a passionate act of faith towards the homeland.
In his most brilliant speech, "Oration on the Crown", Demosthenes effectively defended Ctesiphon, vehemently attacking supporters of peace with Macedonia, proudly stating that he was unrepentant for his actions and insisting that the only goal of his politics were the prestige and the rise of one's country.
Aeschines, although he raised objections that were incontestably valid from a legal point of view, was defeated and forced into exile.
CONDITION REPORT
(18), 182 pp., (18 Index). Leather binding. Spine with four raised bands, with author and title in gold on red label. Burnished cuts. Signs of wear to plates, spine and front zip. Light foxing. Ex libris on front pastedown.
Plate with portrait of Demosthenes engraved on the frontispiece of the title page. Plate with portrait of Cicero engraved on the frontispiece of the preface. First title page with title in Greek and large engraved vignette showing a view of an Oxford theatre. Plate engraved on the frontispiece of the title page of Aeschino's oration against Ctesiphon.
The engravings are the work of M. Burg. Ancient Greek text with Latin translation, printed at the foot of each page, edited by two young Oxford students, Peter Foulkes and John Friend, both of whom were in their twenties when this volume was printed.
The explanation of the more difficult Greek words at the end was among the main causes of the popularity of this work.
FULL TITLE & AUTHORS
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Aeschinis in Ctesiphontem et Demosthenis de corona oratio.
Interpretationem latinam, et vocum difficilerum explicationem adjecerunt
P. Foulkes and J. Freind, Ædis Christi Alumni.
Oxford, Johan. Crooke, 1695
Demosthenes, Aeschino
Translators Petrus Foulkes and Johan. Freind 67564077
