Demosthenes: Statesman and Orator
by Ian Worthington
2021-01-09 19:03:14
Demosthenes: Statesman and Orator
by Ian Worthington
2021-01-09 19:03:14
Demosthenes is often adjudged the statesmanpar excellence, and his oratory as some of the finest to survive from classical times. Contemporary politicians still quote him in their speeches and for some he is the supreme example of a patriot. This lan...
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Demosthenes is often adjudged the statesmanpar excellence, and his oratory as some of the finest to survive from classical times. Contemporary politicians still quote him in their speeches and for some he is the supreme example of a patriot. This landmark study of this remarkable man and his long career, the first to focus on him for more than 80 years, looks at the background behind this reputation and asks whether it is truly deserved.
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