""Several Orations of Demosthenes: To Encourage the Athenians to Oppose the Exorbitant Power of Philip of Macedon"" is a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes, translated into English by John Somers and published in 1702. The speeches were delivered in the 4th century BCE, during a time when the city-state of Athens was facing a growing threat from Philip II of Macedon, who was seeking to expand his power and influence over the Greek world. Demosthenes, a prominent statesman and orator, urged his ...
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""Several Orations of Demosthenes: To Encourage the Athenians to Oppose the Exorbitant Power of Philip of Macedon"" is a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes, translated into English by John Somers and published in 1702. The speeches were delivered in the 4th century BCE, during a time when the city-state of Athens was facing a growing threat from Philip II of Macedon, who was seeking to expand his power and influence over the Greek world. Demosthenes, a prominent statesman and orator, urged his fellow Athenians to resist Philip's advances and defend their freedom and autonomy. The speeches are considered some of the finest examples of ancient Greek rhetoric and provide valuable insights into the political and military struggles of the time. Somers' translation is praised for its clarity and accuracy, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history and classical literature.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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