Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches
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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Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches
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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Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches

Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches

by David Phillips
Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches
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Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches

Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches

by David Phillips

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415966108
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/28/2004
Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 276
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Phillips is Assistant Professor of History at UCLA. His research interests include Athenian Law, tyranny in archaic Greece, and the career of the orator Hypereides.

Table of Contents

PREFACE, GENERAL INTRODUCTION, PART ONE: THE THIRTY TYRANTS, PART TWO: PHILIP AND ATHENS, PART THREE: ATHENS UNDER ALEXANDER, NOTES, BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX
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