On the Crown - (Hardback or Cased Book)

On the Crown stands as a towering achievement in the history of rhetoric and political thought. This powerful oration by Demosthenes, delivered in 330 BC, is a masterful defense of his public life and policies against the accusations of his rival, Aeschines. William Watson Goodwin's edition offers invaluable insights into the historical context, linguistic nuances, and rhetorical strategies employed by Demosthenes. This edition allows modern readers to appreciate the enduring relevance of Demosthenes' arguments about leadership, patriotism, and the defense of liberty. On the Crown remains essential reading for students of classics, history, political science, and anyone interested in the art of persuasive speaking and the principles of democratic governance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: William Watson Goodwin
• | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00312 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1023882159
• | ISBN-13: 9781023882156