Demosthenes (383-322 BC) - Athenian statesman and the most famous of Greek
orators. He was leader of a patriotic party opposing Philip of Macedon.
The Oration on the Letter (339 BC) - "Philip's Letter to the Athenians"
complains about the deterioration of relations between Macedon and Athens.
Philip concludes his letter by saying that Macedon will no longer tolerate
what he calls Athens' repeated aggressions. In response, Demosthenes spoke
this Oration on the Letter, his last oration against Philip.
