Isbn: 9780243523924 - Andocidis Orationes (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents orations by Andocides, a prominent Athenian orator of the 5th century BCE. Andocides's speeches, delivered on topics ranging from personal and political matters to the prosecution of religious crimes, offer a unique window into the Athenian legal system and political culture of the time. The author explores Andocides's rhetorical strategies, his use of historical and mythological references, and the ways in which he shaped public opinion on key issues of the day. Through a close examination of Andocides's works, this book provides valuable insights into the dynamics of Athenian democracy, the role of rhetoric in political life, and the ways in which legal and religious practices intersected in ancient Athens. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…