On the crown De corona
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On the crown = De corona
（Greek orators, 5）
Aris & Phillips, c1993
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- : cloth
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Bibliography: p. 29-31
Includes index
Greek text and parallel English translation on opposite pages
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Universally recognised as the greatest speech by the finest of the Attic Orators, On the Crown (De Corona) is Demosthenes' vindication of his lifelong devotion to Athenian primacy among the Greek states and opposition to the advance of Philip II of Macedon. He won the case, and his opponent Aeschines went into exile. By their verdict, the Athenian jury agreed that his fight for Greek freedom was worthy of their city's traditions, in spite of military failure. Demosthenes defends himself and attacks his enemies on a broad front. Rhetorical skills, refined over thirty years, are concentrated in this final performance - skills of argument, narrative, invective and patriotic oratory deployed in a style rich in imagery, yet forceful and persuasive. This edition is the first to combine text, translation, and full commentary. The latter deals with historical, political and legal matters on an equal footing with those of rhetoric and style, as in previous volumes by the present author. Greek text with facing-page English translation, introduction and commentary.
Table of Contents
Preface
INTRODUCTION
Demosthenes' Life
Early Life
Career to 346 B.C.
Ascent and Decline
The Last Years
Background to the Trial
The Case against Ctesiphon
Ordo Homericus
Demosthenes' Style
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ON THE CROWN
Text and Translation
The Text and Apparatus Criticus
COMMENTARY
INDEX
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