Search Results: Selected Private Speeches by Demosthenes

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press. Very Good-. 1997. Softcover. 0521283736 . Some shelfwear. Spine creased. Heavy pencil notes to Greek text (about 20 pages). Else VG. ; Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics; 252 pages; The four private speeches contained in this collection were functional artefacts whose object was to persuade a jury numbered in hundreds by manipulating both the facts of the case and the prejudices, beliefs and attitudes of the Athenian man-in-the-street. It is as vehicles of persuasion that Dr Carey and Dr Reid seek primarily to treat the speeches, using their commentary to shed light on how well the speeches perform their function. The speeches have also been chosen for their value as documents of Athenian law, commerce and private life. The commentary explains as far as possible any obscurities in these fields and also deals with matters of linguistic interest. While intended mainly for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, the book will be of interest to… Read More

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge, CUP, 1985. X,239 p. Pb. 19 cm (Cambr. Greek & Latin Classics (Green and Yellow); Or. 54, 37, 39 & 56) (Cover somewhat used, traces of paper label and sellotape on the spine. Inside ok.)

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Cambridge University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. 0521239605 . Light bump to 1 corner. Minor shelfwear to book and DJ. ; Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics; 252 pages; The four private speeches contained in this collection were functional artefacts whose object was to persuade a jury numbered in hundreds by manipulating both the facts of the case and the prejudices, beliefs and attitudes of the Athenian man-in-the-street. It is as vehicles of persuasion that Dr Carey and Dr Reid seek primarily to treat the speeches, using their commentary to shed light on how well the speeches perform their function. The speeches have also been chosen for their value as documents of Athenian law, commerce and private life. The commentary explains as far as possible any obscurities in these fields and also deals with matters of linguistic interest. While intended mainly for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, the book will be of interest to all classical… Read More

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (...), 1985. X,241p. Hard bound. Small personal library mark, name as well as editor?s dedication and signatures on free endpaper. 'A well-edited selection of Demosthes' private speeches is to be welcomed. (...) In keeping with modern trends the editors concentrate on the subject-k=matter of the speeches rather than on the language or the artistic qualities. There is an excellent introduction which, apart from giving a short account of Demosthenes as a writer of private speeches, describes the Athenian legal system as contrastec with our own, the part played by the speech-writer, and his relationship to his client. (...) there is no critical apparatus, but the more important points are discussed in the commentary. (...) A preface to the commentary on each speech gives the general and legal background to the case. Stress is laid throughout on assessing the speaker's motives, the validity of his arguments, and their likely effect on the jurors. (...)… Read More

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Cambridge University Press, 1985-08-30. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!