Dēmosthenous Logoi Eklektoi = Demosthenis Selectæ Orationes
From Wythepedia: The George Wythe Encyclopedia
by Demosthenes
| Demosthenous Logoi Eklektoi | ||
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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. 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. 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
