Why Socrates Died by Robin Waterfield
A revisionist account of the most famous trial and execution in Western civilizationone with great resonance for American society today.
"Starred ReviewImpressive scholarship redefining an iconic event." -- Bryce Christensen - Booklist
"From the author of Xenophon's Retreat comes this fascinating study of the history behind the case against Socrates. A useful glossary, bibliography, and extensive notes complete this fine work. A real page-turner." -- Ann Oughton - Historical Novels Review
"A thorough and fascinating account of the democratic process of lawmaking and justice in Athens....[a] learned book in clear, concise prose." -- Stewart Desmond - Library Journal
"Starred Review. Of the many introductory studies on the Athenian judicial system, the trial of Socrates, the conflict between Athens and Sparta and the reasons that democracy gave way to oligarchy in Athens, this is among the clearest, most well-organized and most concise." -- Publishers Weekly
"From the author of Xenophon's Retreat comes this fascinating study of the history behind the case against Socrates. A useful glossary, bibliography, and extensive notes complete this fine work. A real page-turner." -- Ann Oughton - Historical Novels Review
"A thorough and fascinating account of the democratic process of lawmaking and justice in Athens....[a] learned book in clear, concise prose." -- Stewart Desmond - Library Journal
"Starred Review. Of the many introductory studies on the Athenian judicial system, the trial of Socrates, the conflict between Athens and Sparta and the reasons that democracy gave way to oligarchy in Athens, this is among the clearest, most well-organized and most concise." -- Publishers Weekly
Robin Waterfield, whose many translations include works by Plato, Plutarch, and Aristotle, currently resides on a farm in Greece. His career spans both academia and publishing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393065275 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393065278 |
| Title | Why Socrates Died |
| Author | Robin Waterfield |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2009-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 284 |
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