Read Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)

Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)

Ian Worthington

4.9/5 (25452 ratings)

Description:Hyperides was ranked in antiquity as second in greatness only to Demosthenes amongst the Ten Attic Orators. His execution in 322 BC for opposition to Macedonian rule left Dinarchus as the last of the Ten to survive. This book critically evaluates the speeches of both orators against Demosthenes and discusses Hyperides' funeral oration as an important historical source for understanding Athens in the last years of the reign of Alexander the Great. The history of the period of discussed in detail, as is the rhetorical style of the two orators. Amongst other distinctions this text provides the first commentary in English on Hyperides' two speeches. A Greek text of Dinarchus' and Hyperides' fragmented speeches is provided along with an English translation. The commentary is essentially historical, but some literary and philological points are also discussed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition). To get started finding Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 085668306X

Description: Hyperides was ranked in antiquity as second in greatness only to Demosthenes amongst the Ten Attic Orators. His execution in 322 BC for opposition to Macedonian rule left Dinarchus as the last of the Ten to survive. This book critically evaluates the speeches of both orators against Demosthenes and discusses Hyperides' funeral oration as an important historical source for understanding Athens in the last years of the reign of Alexander the Great. The history of the period of discussed in detail, as is the rhetorical style of the two orators. Amongst other distinctions this text provides the first commentary in English on Hyperides' two speeches. A Greek text of Dinarchus' and Hyperides' fragmented speeches is provided along with an English translation. The commentary is essentially historical, but some literary and philological points are also discussed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition). To get started finding Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)

Greek Orators II: Dinarchus and Hyperides (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) (Ancient Greek Edition)

More Books

By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization)

By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization)

The Humble Travelogues of Mr. Ian Worthington Writteen from Land & Sea

The Humble Travelogues of Mr. Ian Worthington Writteen from Land & Sea

By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) by Worthington, Ian (2014) Hardcover

By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) by Worthington, Ian (2014) Hardcover

Philip II of Macedonia

Philip II of Macedonia

Alexander the Great: Man and God

Alexander the Great: Man and God

Athens After Empire: A History from Alexander the Great to the Emperor Hadrian

Athens After Empire: A History from Alexander the Great to the Emperor Hadrian

Long Shadow of the Ancient Greek World

Long Shadow of the Ancient Greek World

Demosthenes of Athens and the Fall of Classical Greece

Demosthenes of Athens and the Fall of Classical Greece

The Last Kings of Macedonia and the Triumph of Rome

The Last Kings of Macedonia and the Triumph of Rome