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Demosthenes led Athenians against the advance of PHilip II of Macedon, but failed to rally the
other city-states to join the fight, and eventually all of Greece fell to the Macedonian. Some
city-states, remembering the Delian League, may have been reluctant to support Athens. They
may have felt that Athens would once again take control of them if they were able to defeat
disarray that followed the Peloponnesian War, may have believed that the best option would be
Greece unified, but under the umbrella of a strong foreign power, rather than one of their own
small states. It s easy to argue that the failure of Demosthenes to manage the defeat of Philip
was for the best. After all, the result was Alexander, the expansion of Greece, and the
prosperity that brought and spread Hellenistic culture. The alternative would seem to be a
group of small city-states impoverished by war with a power such as Macedon, with a unity that
would eventually fail from infighting and the struggle to become a unified power with a unique
culture, it is doubtful that it would have had the depth and influence of the Hellenistic era
created by Demosthenes' failure.
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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.
Who was the Athenian orator who called the king of ancient Macedonia a barbarian?
Demosthenes.
Who is the ancient-times orator that used to practice speeches with stones in his mouth?
Demosthenes
Who was the greek orator that developed his skills by speaking at the seashore with pebbles in his mouth?
Demosthenes
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 has the author Demosthenes Panato written?
Demosthenes Panato has not authored any known works.
What did Demosthenes do?
Demosthenes led the Athenian opposition straight to Philip. Hope this helps!
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 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.
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.
