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Demosthenes warned the Greek states of Philip II of Macedonia's plans to conquer them. Philip died before he could achieve the unification of Greece, so his son Alexander the great took control and achieved more than his father had originally planned. Demosthenes' warnings were ignored, so he didn't have too much of an effect.
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Why did some Greeks ignore the rise of Macedonia and who tried to warn them?
Demosthenes of Athens warned the Athenians. He was protecting Athenian interests and hegemony over Greece. Demosthenes harbored a personal grudge against Philip because of the humiliation he suffered when he lost his power of speech at the Macedonian court (Aischines, On the Embassy 35), Demosthenes called Philip a barbarian but he would call anyone he did not like a barbarian, including fellow Athenians (Dem. 21.150). Some propagandists have used this word to claim that Macedonian were not thought of as Greek by the rest of Greece but the word, at least in some uses by Demosthenes and others, should be understood as a generic insult. Thus, for example, in some parts of the USA people are dubious that people from other parts are "real Americans."· [10] When, Athenians, will you take the necessary action? What are you waiting for? Until you are compelled, I presume. But what are we to think of what is happening now? For my own part I think that for a free people there can be no greater compulsion than shame for their position. Or tell me, are you content to run round and ask one another, "Is there any news today?" Could there be any news more startling than that a Macedonian is triumphing over Athenians and settling the destiny of Hellas? ~ Demosthenes. Demosthenes with an English translation by J. H. Vince, M.A. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1930. Demosthenes, after failing to convince that Macedonians were barbarians, in order to uprise Athenians and after the success of a united Greece under Macedonian hegemony said: "No king of the Hellenes had ever conquered Egypt with the exception only of Alexander, and that he did without war...""Even though Xerxes had a huge host with him, he was a barbarian and was defeated by the prudence of the Hellenes; whereas Alexander the Hellene (GREEK) has already engaged in 13 battles and has not been defeated once."[2.3.4.-5; Oration of Demosthenes] When the battle of hegemony was fought it was the Athenians and their ally Greeks that met the Macedonians and their ally Greeks on the fields of Chaeronea. From this, the Pan-Hellenic league of Corinth was created with Macedonia as hegemon over the other states. The emiment historian J. B. Bury writes: As the hegemony or first place among Greek states had passed successively from Athens to Sparta, and to Thebes, so now it passed to Macedon. The statement that Greek liberty perished on the plain of Chaeronea is as true or as false as that it perished on the field of Leuctra or the strand of the Goat's River. Whenever a Greek state became supreme, that supremacy entailed the depression of some states and the dependency or subjection of others. Athens was reduced to a secondary place by Macedon, and Thebes fared still worse; but we must not forget what Sparta, in the day of her triumph, did to Athens, or the more evil things which Thebes proposed.
What was Demosthenes?
Demosthenes was an ancient Greek statesman and orator known for his powerful speeches and political influence in Athens. He was a key figure in resisting the rise of Macedon under Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Demosthenes is considered one of the greatest orators in history.
Who tried to warn the Greeks that Philip was a threat to their independence?
Demosthenes.
Was Demosthenes a sophist?
No, demosthenes was an Athenian general.
What did Demosthenes do?
Demosthenes led the Athenian opposition straight to Philip. Hope this helps!
What has the author Demosthenes Panato written?
Demosthenes Panato has not authored any known works.
Demosthenes is remembered as one of the great greek what?
Demosthenes was one of the greatest orators in ancient Greece.
Where did Demosthenes live or rule?
Demosthenes lived in Athens and was a Senator in their government.
Demosthenes is remembered as one of the great Greek?
Demosthenes is remembered as one of the Great Greek for his oratorical speeches
What has the author Demosthenes Theodoreskos written?
Demosthenes Theodoreskos has written: 'Fact and fiction in the work of George Philippou Pierides'
Demosthenes was best known as?
Demosthenes is the person who led the THenian Opposition against Philip II
Which public speaker said that the Macedonian King Philip 2 was considered a threat to Greek freedom?
Demosthenes son of Demosthenes.
Why did the athenian orater Demosthenes warn his fellow citizens about Philip 2nd?
Demosthenes believe that Philip ll was a threat to Athenian Hegemony over the rest of Greece.
