The Oration Against Leptines is a speech given by the famous Greek orator Demosthenes in Athens in 355 BC. The speech was given in response to a proposal by Leptines, a member of the Athenian assembly, to repeal certain laws that granted immunity from prosecution to those who had performed important public services. Demosthenes argues passionately against the proposal, arguing that it would undermine the very foundations of Athenian democracy and justice. He also argues that the laws in question were necessary to ensure that public officials acted in the best interests of the people, rather than their own personal gain. The speech is considered one of Demosthenes' most powerful and persuasive, and is a testament to his skill as an orator and his commitment to the ideals of Athenian democracy.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.