Plato: 'The Republic' (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521481731)

This is a completely new translation of one of the great works of Western political thought. In addition to Tom Griffith's vivid, dignified and accurate rendition of Plato's text, this edition is suitable for students at all levels. It contains an introduction that assesses the cultural background to the Republic, its place within political philosophy, and its general argument; succinct notes in the text; an analytical summary of content; a full glossary of proper names; a chronology of important events; and a guide to further reading.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 0521481732
ISBN-13: 9780521481731
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/02/2000
Pages: 438
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/01/2000 pg. 104