| Athenian Political Oratory: 16 Key Speeches Contributor(s): Phillips, David D. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0415966094 ISBN-13: 9780415966092 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - History | Ancient - Greece |
| Dewey: 938.5 |
| LCCN: 2004002080 |
| Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.94" W x 9.3" (1.26 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
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| Publisher Description: First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |