The Orations Of Demosthenes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430497080)

The Orations of Demosthenes is a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes. The book includes a total of 54 speeches, which were delivered by Demosthenes between 355 BC and 324 BC. The speeches cover a range of topics, including politics, law, and diplomacy, and provide insight into the political and social issues of ancient Greece. Demosthenes was known for his powerful and persuasive speeches, which were delivered in the Athenian assembly and law courts. His orations are considered some of the finest examples of Greek rhetoric and have been studied by scholars for centuries. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different set of speeches. The first section includes speeches delivered during the period of the Social War, which was a conflict between Athens and its allies. The second section includes speeches delivered during the period of the Second Philippic War, which was a conflict between Athens and Macedonia. The third section includes speeches delivered during the period of the Third Philippic War, which was a conflict between Athens, Macedonia, and other Greek city-states. The Orations of Demosthenes is a valuable resource for students of ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric. The speeches provide a glimpse into the political and social climate of ancient Greece, as well as the art of persuasive speaking. The book has been translated into many languages and remains a classic work of ancient Greek literature.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.

Author: Demosthenes
ISBN-10: 1430497084
ISBN-13: 9781430497080
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 428
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d