Against Timocrates
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Against Timocrates was a speech given by Demosthenes
in which he attacked a law
introduced by Timocrates
. Demosthenes claimed that this law would deprive Athens
of a great deal of money.
Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by...
in which he attacked a law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
introduced by Timocrates
Timocrates
Timocrates may refer to:*"Against Timocrates", a speech by Demosthenes*Timocrates of Rhodes, a Rhodian Greek opposed to Sparta*Timocrates of Lampsacus, disciple of Epicurus, but who later became his enemy...
. Demosthenes claimed that this law would deprive Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
of a great deal of money.