The Speeches Of Aeschines (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163126936)

The Speeches of Aeschines is a collection of speeches given by the Greek orator Aeschines during the fourth century BCE. Aeschines was known for his powerful and persuasive speeches, which he delivered in the Athenian assembly and in court. This book contains six of his most famous speeches, including his prosecution of Timarchus, his defense against charges of corruption, and his speeches against his rival, Demosthenes. Through these speeches, readers can gain insight into the political and social issues of ancient Athens, as well as the art of rhetoric and public speaking. The book is a valuable resource for students of ancient Greek history, philosophy, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of public speaking and persuasion.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.

Author: Aeschines
ISBN-10: 1163126934
ISBN-13: 9781163126936
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 546
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d