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The Olynthiacs Of Demosthenes: With Notes For Schools And Colleges (1877)

AUTHOR Demosthenes; Tyler, W. S.
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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The Olynthiacs of Demosthenes is a book published in 1877 that contains a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes. The speeches were delivered in the 4th century BC and were aimed at persuading the Athenians to take action against the city of Olynthus, which was seen as a threat to Athens' power and security. The book includes detailed notes and annotations, which are intended to help students and scholars better understand the historical context and rhetorical strategies employed by Demosthenes in his speeches. The notes cover a wide range of topics, including Greek history, politics, and culture, as well as literary devices and rhetorical techniques.This edition of The Olynthiacs of Demosthenes is specifically designed for use in schools and colleges, and is therefore written in clear and accessible language. It is an important resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric, and provides valuable insights into the art of persuasion and public speaking in the ancient world.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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ISBN-13: 9781165894499
ISBN-10: 1165894491
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 106
Carton Quantity: 86
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.22 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.34 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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The Olynthiacs of Demosthenes is a book published in 1877 that contains a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes. The speeches were delivered in the 4th century BC and were aimed at persuading the Athenians to take action against the city of Olynthus, which was seen as a threat to Athens' power and security. The book includes detailed notes and annotations, which are intended to help students and scholars better understand the historical context and rhetorical strategies employed by Demosthenes in his speeches. The notes cover a wide range of topics, including Greek history, politics, and culture, as well as literary devices and rhetorical techniques.This edition of The Olynthiacs of Demosthenes is specifically designed for use in schools and colleges, and is therefore written in clear and accessible language. It is an important resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric, and provides valuable insights into the art of persuasion and public speaking in the ancient world.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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