Demosthenes

Demosthenes by Plutarch is a biography of the famous Greek orator, Demosthenes. Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, wrote this book in the first century AD as part of his series of Parallel Lives, which compares the lives of famous Greeks and Romans. The book begins with an introduction to Demosthenes' childhood and early life, including his family background and education. Plutarch then goes on to describe Demosthenes' rise to prominence as an orator and politician in Athens, detailing his famous speeches and political battles with his rival, Aeschines. Throughout the book, Plutarch also explores Demosthenes' personal life, including his failed marriages and financial troubles. He also discusses Demosthenes' involvement in the events leading up to the Macedonian conquest of Greece, including his attempts to unite the Greek city-states against Philip II of Macedon. Overall, Demosthenes by Plutarch provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and career of one of the most famous orators in history. It offers a valuable glimpse into ancient Greek politics and society, as well as the art of public speaking.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. Read more