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Was war inevitable between Philip and Athens?
Greek Orators VII is the first detailed commentary on Demosthenes’ political speech, On the Chersonese, delivered in 341 BC at a time when Athens was under political pressure from Philip of Macedon. A brilliant demonstration of Demosthenes’ skill as an orator, the speech argues in favour of the Athenian general Diopeithes, in the face of the … Continue reading
Sophocles: Oedipus Tyrannus – In Conversation with Jenny March
Jenny March’s new translation of Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus brings alive the power and complexities of Sophocles’ writing; Oedipus’ fate is cruel and undeserved, but his courage and compassion endure to the end. This new edition includes an introduction, the Greek text, facing-page translation, and commentary. We discussed this new publication with the author. Firstly, what … Continue reading
New and forthcoming in Ancient History and Classics
As the Classical Association's Annual Conference has unfortunately been postponed, we’re sharing our conference discount online and reminding you of the 50% discount across all ebooks. Find out more about our new and forthcoming books below. If you were hoping to speak to us about publishing with LUP, our Classics & Medieval Studies Commissioning Editor … Continue reading
Aris & Phillips Classical Texts: Marking 40 years of a unique series
When Adrian and Lucinda Phillips published the first Classical Text in 1979, they could not have known either how successful the series would go on to become, or how long running. The series was however founded on the principle, still essential to it today, that it should make works in Greek or Latin accessible to … Continue reading
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