A Companion to Greek RhetoricIan Worthington This complete guide to ancient Greek rhetoric is exceptional both in its chronological range and the breadth of topics it covers.
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Contents
Part II Rhetoric A Brief History | 25 |
Part III Rhetoric and Speeches | 185 |
Part IV Rhetoric Political Social and Intellectual Contexts | 253 |
Part V Rhetoric and Literature | 427 |
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