Demosthenes books in order
Classical Athenian statesman and orator
- Lived
- 383 BC–321 BC
- Country
- Ancient Greece
- Books
- 1
Demosthenes published 1 book. The best-known is Olynthiacs.
Updated September 2026
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Olynthiacs
Demosthenes's most-read book.
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Olynthiacs (1930)
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About Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Demosthenes learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators. He delivered his first judicial speeches at the age of 20, in which he successfully argued that he should gain from his guardians what was left of his inheritance. For a time, Demosthenes made his living as a professional speechwriter (logographer) and a lawyer, writing speeches for use in private legal suits.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Demosthenes FAQ
- How many books has Demosthenes written?
- Demosthenes published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Demosthenes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Olynthiacs.
- What is Demosthenes's most famous book?
- Olynthiacs is Demosthenes's most widely read book.
- Can I read Demosthenes's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Demosthenes are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.