The Oration ... Upon the Crown Tr. With Notes by Henry Lord Brougham

<p>This volume presents Demosthenes' famous oration Upon the Crown in English translation with detailed notes by Henry Lord Brougham. A pivotal work in the history of rhetoric and political thought the speech defends Demosthenes' political career and policies against the attacks of Aeschines. Set against the backdrop of ancient Athenian democracy the oration showcases Demosthenes' unparalleled skill in persuasive speaking and provides invaluable insights into the political and legal practices of ancient Greece.</p><p>Lord Brougham's translation brings this classical work to a modern audience while his notes offer historical context and analysis illuminating the complexities of the arguments and the significance of the events described. The Oration ... Upon the Crown remains a testament to the power of oratory and its enduring influence on Western political discourse.</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>