This section includes a debate on the superiority of monarchy as a form of government compared to democracy or oligarchy. It also features a praise of Alexandria, depicting it as a "universal city".
The document contains two primary "adespota" (anonymous) works that offer rare insight into early Hellenistic history and political thought: The Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A Ne...
This historical work reconstructs a dialogue between the Athenian politician Demades and his prosecutor during his 319 BCE trial at the court of Pella. It provides critical, alternative details regarding the suicide of Demosthenes and other political tensions following the Lamian War . Historical and Educational Significance This section includes a debate on the superiority