Several orations of Demosthenes . to encourage the Athenians to oppose the exorbitant power of Philip of Macedon. English'd from the Greek by several hands. To which is prefix'd the historical preface of Monsieur Tourreil.
Demosthenes (384 - 322 BCE)
Category
Books
Date
1702
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3061573
Summary
Bibliographic description
[6], 167, [1], 108, [2], 109-222p. . 12mo.. Pagination: [4], 167, [3], 108, [2], 109-222 p.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century blind-panelled calf binding; gilt dotted roll on board edges; gilt fillets and red title label on spine
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Demosthenes (384 - 322 BCE) John Somers, 1st Baron Somers of Evesham (1651 – 1716)