Dēmosthenous Logoi Eklektoi = Demosthenis Selectæ Orationes
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by Demosthenes
| Demosthenous Logoi Eklektoi | ||
 at the College of William & Mary. |
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| Author | Demosthenes | |
| Published | Etonæ: apud Joseph. & Thomam Pote | |
| Date | 1755 | |
Demosthenes (384-322 BCE) was a prominent statesman and orator in Ancient Greece. During his time as a speech-writer Demosthenes developed an interest in politics; he went on to devote most of his career to opposing Macedon’s expansion.[wikipedia link] He spoke out against both Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great.[1] Demosthenes played a leading role in his city’s uprising against Alexander. The revolt was met with harsh reprisals and Demosthenes took his own life to prevent being arrested.[wikipedia link] Demosthenes’ oratory works were highly influential during the Middle Ages and Renaissance,[2] and inspired the authors of the Federalist Papers and the major orators of the French Revolution
