Synopses & Reviews
A collection of four speeches, chosen as documents of Athenian law, commerce and private life, with a commentary.
Synopsis
Four speeches are primary illustrations of an oratorical tradition that manipulated facts and distorted truths for the Athenian masses. They have also been chosen for their value as documents reflecting Athenian law, commerce and private life. An English introduction provides a survey of the Athenian legal system and the speechwriter's trade.
Table of Contents
Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Note on the text; Demosthenes: Selected Private Speeches: 54. Against Conon; 37. Against Pantaenetus; 39. Against Boeotus; 56. Against Dionysodorus; Commentary; Index.