Demosthenes and the Last Days of Greek Freedom, 384-322 B.C. (1914)

Demosthenes and the Last Days of Greek Freedom is a historical book written by A. W. Pickard Cambridge in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Demosthenes, a prominent Greek statesman and orator who lived from 384-322 B.C. The book covers the political and social climate of ancient Greece during the last days of its freedom, as well as the events leading up to the rise of Macedonian power under Alexander the Great. Cambridge explores Demosthenes' role in the political turmoil of the time, including his opposition to the expansion of Macedonian power and his attempts to unite the Greek city-states against their common enemy. The book also examines the cultural and intellectual achievements of ancient Greece, including its literature, philosophy, and art. Overall, Demosthenes and the Last Days of Greek Freedom provides a comprehensive and engaging look at a pivotal period in ancient Greek history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.