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  Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World) (Paperback) By (author) Thomas Habinek

  

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  Short Description for Ancient Rhetoric and Oratory Introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric. This book explores the role of the orator, especially the two greatest figures of the tradition, Demosthenes and Cicero. It also investigates the place of rhetoric at the center of ancient education.
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  • Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS
  • Published: 07 December 2004
  • Format: Paperback 144 pages
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  • Categories: Semantics | Literary Studies: Classical, Early & Medieval | Ancient History: To C 500 CE
  • ISBN 13: 9780631235156 ISBN 10: 0631235159
  • Sales rank: 1,083,586

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• This book introduces readers to the ancient rhetorical tradition by investigating key questions about the origins, nature and importance of rhetoric. It explores the role of the orator, especially the two greatest figures of the tradition, Demosthenes and Cicero; investigates the place of rhetoric at the center of ancient education; considers the role of rhetoric since the end of antiquity; and, includes a glossary of proper names and technical terms. The book also includes a chronological table of political events, authors, orators, and rhetorical works; and suggestions for further reading.