Ten Selected Orations Of Lysias (1892)

By Lysias

Book Overview

Ten Selected Orations of Lysias is a book that contains ten speeches by the ancient Greek orator Lysias. The book was first published in 1892 and is still widely read today. Lysias was a famous Athenian lawyer who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was known for his persuasive speeches and his ability to sway juries in court cases. The ten speeches in this book cover a range of topics, including murder trials, property disputes, and political issues. Each speech is presented in the original Greek, along with an English translation and notes to help readers understand the context and meaning of the text. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, law, or rhetoric.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120720230
• ISBN13: 9781120720238
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"