Bøger af Demosthenes

This book, titled ""Select Private Orations of Demosthenes, Part 1: Containing Contra Phormionem, Lacritum, Pantaenetum, Boeotum De Nomine, Boeotum De Dote, Dionysodorum"" was written by Demosthenes and published in 1898. It is a collection of speeches made by Demosthenes, a prominent Athenian statesman and orator, in various private legal cases. The speeches included in this volume deal with issues such as inheritance disputes, property rights, and marriage settlements. The orations are presented in their original Greek language with English translations provided for readers. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history and literature, as well as anyone interested in the art of public speaking and persuasion.With Introductions And English Commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Oration Against Leptines is a speech delivered by the Athenian statesman and orator Demosthenes in 355 BCE. The speech was given in response to a proposed law by Leptines, a fellow Athenian politician, which would have repealed certain exemptions from liturgies (public services) granted to some wealthy Athenians. Demosthenes argues that the proposed law is unjust and harmful to the city-state of Athens. He claims that the exemptions were granted to these wealthy Athenians as a way to encourage them to invest in the city and its infrastructure. He also argues that the proposed law would unfairly burden these individuals and discourage them from continuing to invest in the city.Throughout the speech, Demosthenes employs various rhetorical strategies to persuade his audience, including appeals to justice, emotion, and practicality. He also uses historical examples and references to Athenian law and tradition to support his arguments.The Oration Against Leptines is considered one of Demosthenes' most successful speeches, both in terms of its rhetorical effectiveness and its impact on Athenian politics. It is an important example of Athenian political rhetoric and a valuable source for understanding the political and social issues of ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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He focuses on Athenian relations with Philip in this crucial northern region and why Philip was a threat to Athenian interests in the area.

Demosthenes (384-322 BCE), orator at Athens, was a pleader in law courts who also became a champion of Athenian greatness and Greek resistance to Philip of Macedon. His steadfastness, pungent argument, and control of language gained him early reputation as the best of Greek orators, and his works provide vivid pictures of contemporary life.

Demosthenes' prosecution of Meidias for punching him in the face is a masterpiece of Greek oratorical prose. This edition represents the latest scholarship on the text and includes an introduction on historical, legal, literary and textual matters; a facing-page translation; and a commentary.

This is the first of four volumes - intended to replace the previous OCT - of the great Athenian orator Demosthenes (fourth century BC); it is based on fresh and thorough study of the evidence by Professor Dilts, an accomplished Greek scholar.