In Ctesiphontem Oratio

<p><i>In Ctesiphontem Oratio</i> a powerful oration by Aeschines stands as a testament to the fierce political rivalries of ancient Athens. Delivered in the 4th century BC this speech targets Ctesiphon who proposed the awarding of a golden crown to Demosthenes for his services to the city. Aeschines's masterful rhetoric seeks to undermine Demosthenes's reputation and challenge the legality of the decree.</p> <p>This edition offers readers access to Aeschines's original Latin text allowing for a deeper engagement with the nuances of his arguments and the elegance of his prose. Students of classical literature history and rhetoric will find this oration an invaluable resource for understanding the political and intellectual climate of ancient Greece and the enduring power of persuasive speech.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>