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This collection of speeches by the philosopher and orator Themistius offers insights into the political and intellectual life of the late Roman Empire. Themistius was a prominent figure at the imperial court in Constantinople, and his speeches address a range of topics, from the virtues of the emperor to the nature of the soul. This edition includes a critical edition of the text based on a 15th-century manuscript from Milan.
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