Publisher's Synopsis
The I. II. III. Philippics Of Demosthenes (1861) is a book that contains the speeches of Demosthenes, a Greek statesman and orator from the fourth century BC. The speeches, known as the Philippics, were delivered by Demosthenes in Athens between 351 and 341 BC, during a time of political turmoil and conflict with the powerful Macedonian king Philip II. The book contains three of the most famous Philippics, which are considered some of the greatest speeches in history. In these speeches, Demosthenes passionately argues for the defense of Athenian democracy and the freedom of Greece against the growing threat of Philip II and his expansionist policies. The speeches are masterpieces of rhetoric and persuasion, and are still studied and admired by scholars and students of history and politics today. The I. II. III. Philippics Of Demosthenes (1861) provides a valuable insight into the political and social climate of ancient Greece, as well as the art of public speaking and the power of persuasive language.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.
