The Demades Papyrus (p.berol. Inv. 13045): A Ne... | Proven
The document contains two primary "adespota" (anonymous) works that offer rare insight into early Hellenistic history and political thought:
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 Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A Ne...
The papyrus gained renewed scholarly attention with the 2022 publication of The Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A New Text with Commentary by Davide Amendola, which provides the first comprehensive re-edition since its 1923 editio princeps . The Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A Ne...