A Commentary on Demosthenes' Philippic I: with Rhetorical Analysis of Philippics

Description: A Commentary on Demosthenes' Philippic I by Cecil Wooten Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This volume provides the first commentary in English on what is arguably the finest deliberative speech from antiquity. In addition to a full commentary on Philippic I, this volume includes essays that outline Philippics II and III, set them in their historical context, and emphasize the differences between these later speeches and the first. Publisher Description Philippic I, delivered between 351 B.C. - 350 B.C., was the first speech by a prominent politician against the growing power of Philip II of Macedon. Along with the other Philippics of Demosthenes, it is arguably one of the finest deliberative speeches from antiquity. The present volume provides the first commentary in English on the Philippics since 1907 and promises to encourage more study of this essential Greek orator. Aiming hiscommentary at advanced undergraduates and first-year graduate students, Cecil Wooten addresses rhetorical and stylistic matters, historical background, and grammatical problems. In addition to a full commentary on Philippic I, thisvolume includes essays that outline Philippics II and III, set them in their historical context, and emphasize the differences between these later speeches and the first. Author Biography Cecil Wooten is Professor of Classics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Details ISBN 0195333276 ISBN-13 9780195333275 Title A Commentary on Demosthenes' Philippic I Author Cecil Wooten Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 200 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137011962; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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