The Public Orations of Demosthenes V2 is a collection of speeches delivered by the ancient Athenian orator Demosthenes. This volume contains a selection of his speeches on various topics, including politics, law, and diplomacy. The speeches are presented in their original Greek, with an English translation provided for readers who may not be fluent in the language. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on Demosthenes and his speeches. This volume is an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, or rhetoric, and provides valuable insight into the political and social issues of the time.Now if it is possible for the city to remain at peace--if the decision rests with us (that I may make this my starting-point)--then, I say that we ought to do so, and I call upon any one who says that it is so to move his motion, and to act and not to defraud us.[n] But if another with weapons in his hands and a large force about him holds out to you the name of peace, while his own acts are acts of war, what course remains open to us but that of resistance? though if you wish to profess peace in the same manner as he, I have no quarrel with you.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.