ISBN: 9780282405328 - aeschines in ctesiphonta: edited with notes and indices (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the life and times of Aeschines, an Athenian orator and politician who lived during a tumultuous period of Greek history. Through the lens of Aeschines' speeches and those of his rival Demosthenes, the author sheds light on a key moment in the history of ancient Greece. As Macedonia's power grew under Philip ll, Aeschines emerged as a prominent figure in Athenian politics, advocating for a policy of accommodation with the rising power while Demosthenes urged resistance. The author explores the complex moral and political dilemmas faced by Aeschines and his contemporaries, offering insights into the nature of leadership, patriotism, and the challenges of maintaining independence in an era of shifting alliances. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…