Publisher's Synopsis
The Speech of Demosthenes Against the Law of Leptines is a historical text written by the Greek orator Demosthenes. The book was originally written in ancient Greek and has been translated into English in 1890. The speech is a legal argument against a law proposed by Leptines, a politician in Athens. The law proposed to revoke the citizenship of those who received payment for performing public duties, including performing in the theater or serving as a juror. Demosthenes argues that the law is unjust and unconstitutional, as it violates the rights of Athenian citizens. He also argues that the law would harm the city's democratic traditions and undermine the importance of civic participation. The speech is a powerful defense of Athenian democracy and the rights of citizens to participate in public life without fear of retribution or punishment. The book provides a valuable insight into the political and legal systems of ancient Athens, as well as the rhetorical skills of Demosthenes, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest orators of all time. The Speech of Demosthenes Against the Law of Leptines is an important historical document that sheds light on the principles of democracy and citizenship in ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.
