Athenian Political Oratory

Athenian Political Oratory
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9781135888596
ISBN-13 : 1135888590
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Download or read book Athenian Political Oratory written by David Phillips and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-09-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrated orators and speeches of ancient Athens have been read and enjoyed for thousands of years. Focusing on the works of three of the greatest orators in history-Demosthenes, Lysias, and Hypereides-this collection of speeches is an indispensable source for anyone interested in classical civilization and literature, political science and rhetoric. Each of the three sections-The Thirty Tyrants, Philip and Athens, and Athens Under Alexander-includes an introduction providing an historical overview of the period and each speech is preceded by its own brief introduction. Rendered in lively, readable prose, the translations capture the energy, vigor and power of the originals.

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