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Orationes presents the collected orations of Andocides, a prominent Athenian orator and politician of the late 5th century BC. These speeches offer invaluable insights into the political, social, and legal landscape of ancient Athens during a tumultuous period of its history. Andocides's orations provide a direct window into the issues and debates that shaped Athenian democracy, including matters of state, legal proceedings, and personal conduct. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in classical history, political science, and ancient Greek language and literature.
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