Demosthenes on the Crown [Paperback]

Originally published in 1904 and reprinted many times subsequently, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Demosthenes' On the Crown.Originally published in 1904 and reprinted many times subsequently, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Demosthenes' On the Crown. The text is edited with a critical commentary by William Watson Goodwin, and a detailed historical sketch of the speech's context is supplied at the end.Originally published in 1904 and reprinted many times subsequently, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Demosthenes' On the Crown. The text is edited with a critical commentary by William Watson Goodwin, and a detailed historical sketch of the speech's context is supplied at the end.Originally published in 1904 and reprinted many times subsequently, this book contains the ancient Greek text of Demosthenes' On the Crown. The text is edited with a critical commentary by William Watson Goodwin, and a detailed historical sketch of the speech's context is supplied at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Demosthenes or the history of classical scholarship.Oration on the crown; Historical sketch: 1. From the accession of Philip to 352 BC; 2. Early life of Demosthenes - events from 352 to 348 BC; 3. The peace of Philocrates; 4. Six years of nominal peace, 346340 BC; 5. The war with Philip, from 340 BC to the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC; Essay 1. Argument of the oration, with remarks on 120, 121; Essay 2; Essay 3. The suit against Ctesiphon; Essay 4. Trials of Aeschines and Philocrates in 343 BC; Essay 5. Constitution of the Amphictyonic council; Essay 6; Essay 7. Manuscripts of the oration on the crown; Indexes.