Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide 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 delivered his first judicial speeches at the age of 20, in which he successfully argued that he should gain from his guardians what was left of his inheritance. For a time, Demosthenes made his living as a professional speechwriter (logographer) and a lawyer, writing speeches for use in private legal suits.
The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes
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The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 2
"The Public Orations of Demosthenes, Volume 2" by Demosthenes is a historical collection of political speeches written during the classical period of ...
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The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 1
"The Public Orations of Demosthenes, Volume 1" by Demosthenes is a collection of political speeches produced during the classical era of ancient Greec...
By Demosthenes