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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780195079289 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195079280 |
| Book Subtitle | A Study In Defeat |
| Book Description | Professor Sealey studies the political history of Greece, especially Athens, from 386 to 322 BC. Although Demosthenes figures largely in the middle and later chapters, the book is not intended to be purely biographical, and a good deal of attention is paid to social and international factors bearing on Athenian political activity during this period. The story is one of two-fold failure: by launching a league of a novel type in 378 the Athenians tried to bring a new order into Greek affairs, but were eventually overcome by Macedon; Demosthenes discovered his mission as a statesman and failed because of Macedonian power. The narrative begins in 387/6 BC, when the Spartans and their allies secured |
| Language | English |
| Author | Raphael Sealey |
| Edition Number | 1st Edition |
| Publication Date | 29-Nov-11 |
| Number of Pages | 356 |
Demosthenes And His Time hardcover english - 29-Nov-11
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