His sermons represent an important expression of the high skill of ancient Greek culture and provide a comprehensive understanding of the politics and culture of Ancient Greece during the fourth century BC.
Demosthenes learned eloquence after studying the talks of former great speakers.
He made his first speech at the age of 20, in which he argued in practice in order to earn what was left of his legacy.
For a while, Demosthenes made his living as a speech writer and a professional lawyer, writing letters to use in special legal cases.
Demosthenes grew up interested in politics, and in 354 BC he gave his first public policy speeches.
Demosthenes grew up interested in politics, and in 354 BC he gave his first public policy speeches.
He continued to devote the most productive years of his life as an opponent to the expansion of the Kingdom of Macedonia.
Like his city, he struggled all his life to restore Athens' sovereignty and to motivate his citizens against Philip II of Macedonia.
He wanted his city to remain free and to form an alliance against Macedonia, in a failed attempt to derail Philippos' expansionist plans southward to open all Greek states.
After Philippos departed, Demosthenes played a key role in the uprising of his city against Macedonia's new king,
Alexander the Great. But his efforts failed and the revolution received a harsh Macedonian reaction. To prevent a similar revolution against his own rule,
Alexander the Great's successor Antipater sent his men to track down demostini.
Demostini fled to save his life from being captured by archius, an Antipater's keeper of secrets.
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