Publisher's Synopsis
Lysias: Selected Speeches (1905) is a collection of speeches written by the ancient Greek orator Lysias. The book includes a selection of Lysias' most famous speeches, which were delivered in Athens during the 5th century BCE. The speeches cover a range of topics, including legal disputes, political issues, and personal matters. Lysias was known for his ability to craft persuasive arguments and his speeches are still studied today as examples of classical rhetoric. The book includes an introduction to Lysias' life and work, as well as notes and commentary on each speech. This edition was first published in 1905 and has been reprinted several times since then. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, rhetoric, or legal and political systems.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.
