Greek Orators VII

Greek Orators VII
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781789622447
ISBN-13 : 1789622441
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Book Synopsis Greek Orators VII by : Stephen Clarke

Download or read book Greek Orators VII written by Stephen Clarke and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first detailed commentary on Demosthenes' political speech, On the Chersonese, delivered in 341 BC at a time when Athens was under political pressure from Philip of Macedon. A brilliant demonstration of Demosthenes' skill as an orator, the speech argues in favour of the Athenian general Diopeithes, in the face of the threat of retaliation by Philip against his actions.


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