Demosthenes: References & Edit History
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Werner Jaeger, Demosthenes: The Origin and Growth of His Policy (1938, reissued 1977), offers a balanced view of his life and policies. James J. Murphy (ed.), Demosthenes’ On the Crown: A Critical Case Study of a Masterpiece of Ancient Oratory (1967, reprinted 1983), includes Plutarch’s biography, an analysis by George Kennedy of Demosthenes’ oratorical career, a translation of his speech “On the Crown,” and analyses of his use of style, argument, and historical detail.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| First paragraph modernization. | Feb 27, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Demosthenes. | May 07, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Social Studies for Kids - Demosthenes: Famed Orator of Ancient Greece. | Feb 22, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: HyperHistory - Biography of Demosthenes. | Jan 24, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Heritage History - Biography of Demosthenes. | Jan 24, 2014 | ||
| Added image of Demosthenes. | Jul 16, 2010 | ||
| Media added. | Oct 13, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: In2Greece - Biography of Demosthenes. | Jun 04, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: Livius - Biography of Demosthenes. | Jun 04, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: Quatr.us - Who was Demosthenes? | Jun 04, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Biography of Demosthenes. | Nov 12, 2008 | ||
| Article revised. | Dec 14, 2000 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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