Speech Against Meidias (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781176694347)

Speech Against Meidias is a notable oration delivered by Demosthenes, a prominent Athenian statesman and orator, in the 4th century BC. The speech forms part of a private suit brought by Demosthenes against Meidias, a wealthy Athenian, for assault during a religious festival. Demosthenes' powerful rhetoric vividly recounts the details of the incident and underscores the importance of maintaining civic order and upholding the rule of law in Athenian society.

This historical text provides valuable insights into the legal and political landscape of ancient Athens. It showcases Demosthenes' skill in crafting persuasive arguments and his commitment to justice. The speech remains relevant for students of classical history, law, and rhetoric, offering a compelling example of Athenian legal practice and the art of public speaking. This edition, carefully curated, ensures the enduring value of Demosthenes's words for modern readers.

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.