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This is Volume 2 of "Isocratis Orationes," a collection of orations by the ancient Greek rhetorician Isocrates. Presented in the original Greek, this volume offers scholars and students direct access to Isocrates's influential works. Isocrates, a contemporary of Plato and a significant figure in Athenian intellectual life, was renowned for his rhetorical skill and his advocacy for pan-Hellenic unity. This edition, edited by Gustav Eduard Benseler, provides valuable insights into the language, style, and historical context of Isocrates's orations. These texts are essential for anyone studying classical rhetoric, ancient Greek history, or the development of Western political thought. Isocratesâ€(TM)s emphasis on ethical leadership and civic responsibility continues to resonate with contemporary readers, making his orations a timeless source of wisdom and inspiration. 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 rele