The Olynthiac And Other Public Orations Of Demosthenes

by Charles Rann Kennedy, Charles Rann Demosthenes, Demosthenes

Book Overview

The Olynthiac and Other Public Orations of Demosthenes is a collection of speeches delivered by the ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes. The book includes several of his most famous speeches, including the three Olynthiac speeches, which were delivered during the fourth century BC as part of Demosthenes' efforts to rally the Athenian people against their enemies in the north. Other speeches in the collection address topics such as the importance of naval power, the need for Athenian unity, and the dangers of political corruption. Demosthenes' speeches are renowned for their eloquence and their ability to inspire and motivate audiences, and this collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social issues of 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116310177X
• ISBN13: 9781163101773
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"