Athenian Political Oratory by David Phillips

Athenian Political Oratory by David Phillips

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.

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.

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ISBN 13	9780415966092
ISBN 10	0415966094
Title	Athenian Political Oratory
Author	David Phillips
Series	Routledge Sourcebooks For The Ancient World
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2004-06-28
Number of pages	274
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