Publisher's Synopsis
The Hellenic Orations of Demosthenes: Symmories, Megalopolitans, Rhodians is a book that was published in 1883. It is a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes, which were delivered to various audiences in the Hellenic world. The speeches included in the book are the Symmories, Megalopolitans, and Rhodians. The Symmories speech was delivered by Demosthenes in Athens in 354 BC, and it deals with the issue of public finance and taxation. In this speech, Demosthenes argues that the wealthy should bear a greater burden of taxation than the poor, and he proposes a system of taxation that would be fairer and more efficient.The Megalopolitans speech was delivered by Demosthenes in 362 BC, and it deals with the issue of the war between Sparta and Thebes. In this speech, Demosthenes argues that Athens should support Thebes in the war, and he makes a passionate plea for the defense of Greek freedom and democracy.The Rhodians speech was delivered by Demosthenes in 351 BC, and it deals with the issue of the island of Rhodes and its relationship with Athens. In this speech, Demosthenes argues that Athens should support Rhodes in its struggle against the Macedonian king, and he makes a case for the importance of maintaining alliances and friendships among the Greek city-states.Overall, The Hellenic Orations of Demosthenes: Symmories, Megalopolitans, Rhodians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece, the art of oratory, or the political and social issues of the time.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.
