Demosthenes and the Last Days of Greek Freedom

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Greece, Biography & Memoir, Historical
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Author: A.W. Pickard ISBN: 9781619823181
Publisher: Charles River Editors Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: A.W. Pickard
ISBN: 9781619823181
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Publication: February 15, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English
Demosthenes (Δημοσθένης) was a prominent Athenian statesman and orator. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators. He went on to devote his most productive years to opposing Macedon's expansion. He idealized his city and strove throughout his life to restore Athens' supremacy and motivate his compatriots against Philip II of Macedon. After Philip's death, Demosthenes played a leading part in his city's uprising against the new King of Macedon, Alexander the Great. However, his efforts failed and the revolt was met with a harsh Macedonian reaction. To prevent a similar revolt against his own rule, Alexander's successor in this region, Antipater, sent his men to track Demosthenes down. Demosthenes took his own life, in order to avoid being arrested by Archias, Antipater's confidant. Thirteen chapters chronicle the life of Demosthenes. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.
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Demosthenes (Δημοσθένης) was a prominent Athenian statesman and orator. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators. He went on to devote his most productive years to opposing Macedon's expansion. He idealized his city and strove throughout his life to restore Athens' supremacy and motivate his compatriots against Philip II of Macedon. After Philip's death, Demosthenes played a leading part in his city's uprising against the new King of Macedon, Alexander the Great. However, his efforts failed and the revolt was met with a harsh Macedonian reaction. To prevent a similar revolt against his own rule, Alexander's successor in this region, Antipater, sent his men to track Demosthenes down. Demosthenes took his own life, in order to avoid being arrested by Archias, Antipater's confidant. Thirteen chapters chronicle the life of Demosthenes. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.

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