Description
Book SynopsisUniversally recognised as the greatest speech by the finest of the Attic Orators,
On the Crown is Demosthenes' vindication of his lifelong devotion to Athenian primacy among the Greek states and opposition to the advance of Philip II of Macedon. This edition presents the Greek text with facing translation, introduction and a full commentary.
Trade Review‘Anyone working on the orators will need a copy of this book.’
Bryn Mawr Classical Review‘The introduction provides an excellent summary. Usher’s great strength is in his notes on rhetoric and arguments; he surpasses all previous commentators.’
Classical ReviewTable of ContentsPreface
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
