The Olynthiacs And The Phillippics Of Demosthenes

The Olynthiacs and the Philippics of Demosthenes is a book authored by Charles Rann Kennedy. It is a collection of speeches made by the ancient Greek statesman and orator Demosthenes in the 4th century BC. The book features two of Demosthenes' most famous speeches: the Olynthiacs and the Philippics. The Olynthiacs were a series of speeches given by Demosthenes in 349 BC, urging the Athenians to take action against the city of Olynthus, which was threatening Athenian interests. The Philippics were a series of speeches given by Demosthenes in the 4th century BC, urging the Athenians to resist the expansionist policies of King Philip II of Macedon. The book provides an insightful look into the political climate of ancient Greece and the oratory skills of one of its most famous statesmen.The present crisis, O Athenians, requires, if any ever did, much thought and counsel. Not that I am puzzled, what advice to give in the matter; I am only doubtful, in what way, Athenians, to address you thereupon. For I have been taught both by hearsay and experience, that most of your advantages have escaped you, from unwillingness to do your duty, not from ignorance. I request you, if I speak my mind, to be patient, and consider only, whether I speak the truth, and with a view to future amendment. You see to what wretched plight we are reduced by some men haranguing for popularity.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.