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The earliest of the ten Attic orators, Antiphon of Rhamnus was an important figure in fifth century BC Athenian political and intellectual life. Disliking democracy, he was an ardent oligarch, who helped set up a violent short-lived oligarchy in 411. The restored democracy executed him for treason. Antiphon was a logographer — a professional author of judicial discourse, writing speeches for other people involved in litigation. His surviving speeches reveal a vast knowledge of oratorical studies, a vivid flavour of Athenian court life and gripping details about real life murder cases in the ancient world. Delphi's Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Antiphon's complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Antiphon's life and works * The complete extant works of Antiphon, in both English translation and the original Greek * Features K. J. Maidment's 1940 translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition * Includes Ma

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Author
Antiphon of Rhamnus; Delphi Classics
Publisher
Delphi Classics
Published
2022
Language
EN
ISBN
9781801700689
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Language Learning, History, Social Science

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