Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Orations of Demosthenes Against Macartatus, Leochares, Stephanus I and II, Euergus and Others"" is a collection of speeches delivered by the famous ancient Greek orator Demosthenes. The speeches are directed against various individuals who were accused of crimes or wrongdoing, such as corruption, treason, and embezzlement.The first speech, against Macartatus, is about a corrupt politician who was accused of taking bribes and embezzling public funds. The second speech, against Leochares, is about a man who was accused of treason for collaborating with the enemy during a war. The third and fourth speeches, against Stephanus I and II, are about two brothers who were accused of embezzlement and corruption.The fifth speech, against Euergus, is about a man who was accused of stealing public funds and using them for his own gain. The other speeches in the book are also focused on similar themes of corruption, treason, and embezzlement.Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and politics, as well as for those studying the art of oratory and public speaking. Demosthenes' speeches are known for their eloquence, passion, and persuasive power, and this book provides a fascinating insight into his rhetorical skills and his views on justice, morality, and good governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.