... and the Persians in 387/6, before analysing the Social War of 356–355 and the Peace of Philocrates (346). It also describes Alexander the Great’s invasion of Asia in 334 and important developments in Athenian foreign policy in the period after the invasion. Athens passim Persia Sparta Thebes Olynthus Second...

...This chapter discusses the events and negotiations between Philip and Athens that led to the Peace of Philocrates and the end of the war between the two, as well as the trial of Meidias and Demosthenes' speech against him, the end of the Third Sacred War, and the punishment of Phocis. Aeschines...

...This chapter examines the uneasy aftermath of the Peace of Philocrates, Philip's plans to amend the peace, and Demosthenes' adverse reaction to them in his next political speeches as well as his indictment in the so-called false embassy trial of Aeschines for corruption during the diplomatic...