Demosthenes - Speeches. A leather-bound gift book.

Demosthenes was an ancient Greek Athenian statesman and orator. He opposed the aggression of Macedonia, and after his defeat in the Lamian War, he was forced to commit suicide. More than 60 works attributed to Demosthenes have been preserved.

"Speeches" is a collection that is a collection of political speeches by a great orator of antiquity. This collection is a unique source of information about the political life of Ancient Greece, as well as about the personality and work of Demosthenes.
The collection is based on speeches directed against Philip the Great. In particular, it includes the famous "Olynthian speeches" delivered on the occasion of the Macedonian army's march on the Greek polis of Olynthos. These speeches are the standard of Demosthenes' energetic and expressive style, which makes them especially valuable for historians and researchers.
In addition, the collection includes other speeches by Demosthenes, devoted not only to the foreign, but also to the internal policy of Athens, social and ethical issues. This allows for a deeper understanding of the views and beliefs of the great speaker, as well as his role in the history of Ancient Greece.

Book price: 18,000₽

The price of the book in a gift box made of genuine leather: 25,000₽