Démosthène / Weil Henri 1818-1909
Les Plaidoyers politiques, Volume 2, presents a collection of significant political speeches by Demosthenes, the renowned Athenian statesman and orator. This volume, part of a larger series, offers readers a deep dive into the political and legal landscape of ancient Greece. Edited by Henri Weil, a distinguished scholar of classical studies, this edition provides valuable insights into the context and nuances of Demosthenes’ arguments.These speeches, delivered during a period of intense political turmoil and conflict, showcase Demosthenes’ skill in rhetoric and his unwavering commitment to the defense of Athenian democracy. Students of history, classical literature, and political science will find this collection to be an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamics of ancient Greek politics and the art of persuasive oratory.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.