Demosthenes - Paperback

by Plutarch (Author)

Demosthenes by Plutarch is a biography of the famous Greek orator and politician Demosthenes. Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, wrote this book in the 1st century AD. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Demosthenes' background and early life. It describes his family, education, and early political career.The second part of the book focuses on Demosthenes' rise to power and his role in Athenian politics. It covers his famous speeches, including the Philippics, which were aimed at warning Athens about the growing power of Philip II of Macedon. The book also explores Demosthenes' personal life, including his financial struggles and his relationships with women.Throughout the book, Plutarch provides insights into Demosthenes' character and personality, as well as the political and social context of ancient Athens. In addition to being a biography, Demosthenes by Plutarch is also a valuable historical source for understanding ancient Greek politics and culture.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plutarch's Lives: V12 Harvard Classics, by Plutarch . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181782.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.