Olynthiacs And The Phillippics Of Demosthenes

The olynthiacs and the philippics of Demosthenes is a collection of political orations addressing the urgent challenges faced by Athens during the rise of Philip II of Macedon. The speeches focus on the strategic and ethical responsibilities of the Athenian state, urging decisive action to defend freedom and sovereignty. The work begins by discussing the situation of Olynthus, a city caught in con...