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Olynthiacs; Philippics; Minor Public Speeches; Speech Against Leptines
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Ancient GreeceFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781025877426
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 640
Weight: 2.35
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Olynthiacs; Philippics; Minor Public Speeches; Speech Against Leptines is a definitive collection of the orations of Demosthenes, widely regarded as the greatest orator of ancient Greece. This volume contains some of the most influential political speeches in Western history, including the Olynthiacs and the Philippics, which document Demosthenes' passionate efforts to rouse the citizens of Athens against the growing power of Philip II of Macedon. These works are not only masterpieces of rhetorical technique but also vital historical records of the political tensions and military challenges facing the Greek city-states during the fourth century BC.
Beyond the famous warnings against Macedonian expansion, the collection includes several minor public speeches and the significant Speech Against Leptines, which addresses legal and economic policy within the Athenian state. Throughout these texts, Demosthenes displays a profound commitment to democratic ideals and civic responsibility. His mastery of language, logical structure, and emotional appeal continues to serve as a foundational model for public speaking and political theory. This collection offers readers a direct window into the heart of Athenian democracy and the intellectual vigor of classical Greek thought.
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