The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes
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The book "Olynthian and Philippic speeches of Demosthenes literally translated with notes" is a collection of speeches of the famous Athenian politician and master of speech Demosthenes, which is preserved as an important monument of ancient rhetoric. In these speeches, the author expressed his views on the events of that time and the political circumstances that justified the need to intervene in the affairs of Greek cities.
The Olynthian speeches dealt with the political conflict with the Olympian Union state, while the Philippian speeches were devoted to the defense of Athens against the invasion of Macedonia, led by the famous Macedonian king Philip II.
This edition contains a literal translation of these speeches, which allows the reader to better understand the art of rhetoric and argumentation used by Demosthenes. The translation is supplemented with important notes that clarify the historical context and explain the most important points of the speeches.
The Olynthian and Philippian Speeches of Demosthenes is not only a valuable document of the past, but also an excellent textbook for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Demosthenes
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2004-11-01
- Title
- The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes
Literally translated with notes - Translator
- Charles Rann Kennedy
- Subject
- Athens (Greece) -- Politics and government -- Early works to 1800
Demosthenes -- Translations into English
PA
Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek -- Translations into English
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