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Triumph and tragedy in ancient Greek politics.
If you're drawn to the complexities of history where politics, oratory, and personal resolve intertwine, you'll find Demosthenes' story compelling. Ian Worthington vividly portrays the life of a man who overcame personal struggle to shape the course of Greek history, a narrative that resonates with themes of perseverance and the bittersweet taste of defeat. His biography does more than recount events; it gives us a window into the soul of Classical Greece during its decline, through the eyes of one of its most influential figures.
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ISBN: 9780199931958
Authors:
Ian Worthington
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2012-12-05
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.41
(rated by 22 readers)
Description
Demosthenes profoundly shaped one of the most eventful epochs in antiquity. His political career spanned three decades, during which time Greece fell victim to Macedonian control, first under Philip II, then Alexander the Great. Demosthenes' defiance of Macedonian imperialism cost him his life but earned him a reputation as one of history's outstanding patriots. He also enjoyed a brilliant and lucrative career as a speechwriter. His rhetorical skills are still emulated today by politicians. Yet he was a sickly child with a challenging speech impediment, who was swindled out of much of his family's estate by unscrupulous guardians. In this biography, Ian Worthington brings the orator's career vividly to life, providing a moving narrative of Demosthenes' difficult beginnings, his rivalries with other Athenian politicians, his victories and defeats in the public Assembly, and finally his posthumous influence as a politician and orator. Set against the rich backdrop of late classical Athens and Macedonia, this biography will appeal to all readers interested in the history of ancient Greece. All quotations from Demosthenes' speeches are translated and briefly discussed for readers to appreciate his rhetorical genius. (Note: The description does not claim the book is 'Brand New'.)
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