Publisher's Synopsis
The Hellenic Orations of Demosthenes: Symmories, Megalopolitans, Rhodians is a book that was originally published in 1883. It is a collection of speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes, focusing on three main topics: the Symmories (a system of taxation in Athens), the Megalopolitans (a group of people from a city in Arcadia), and the Rhodians (inhabitants of the island of Rhodes).The speeches in this book are considered to be some of Demosthenes' most important works, as they shed light on the political and social issues of ancient Greece. In the Symmories speeches, Demosthenes argues against corrupt officials who misused public funds, while in the Megalopolitans speeches, he advocates for the rights of this group of people who were often marginalized by the more powerful city-states.The Rhodian speeches, on the other hand, deal with issues of international relations, as Demosthenes discusses the importance of alliances and diplomacy in maintaining peace and stability in the Mediterranean region.Overall, The Hellenic Orations of Demosthenes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and rhetoric. It provides insight into the challenges faced by the Greeks in the 4th century BCE and the strategies used by one of their most famous orators to address them.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.
