Publisher's Synopsis
Lysias: Selected Speeches is a book published in 1905 that features a collection of speeches by Lysias, a Greek logographer who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. The book includes a total of 24 speeches, all of which are translated into English from the original Greek. These speeches cover a wide range of topics, including legal cases, political debates, and personal disputes. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section featuring speeches related to legal cases. These speeches cover topics such as murder, theft, and assault, and provide insight into the legal system in Athens during Lysias' time. The second section of the book includes speeches related to political debates, including speeches made during the Peloponnesian War and speeches made in support of democracy. The final section of the book features speeches related to personal disputes, including speeches made during inheritance disputes and speeches made in defense of individuals accused of crimes. Throughout the book, Lysias' rhetorical style is on full display, with his use of persuasive language and careful argumentation. Overall, Lysias: Selected Speeches provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Athens, offering a unique perspective on the legal, political, and social issues of the time. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the art of persuasive speech.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
