{"product_id":"the-republic-9780742543973","title":"The Republic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume that you hold in your hands offers a distinctive alternative to the many editions of Plato''s Republic currently in print. Andrea Tschemplik provides a fresh and accessible translation of Plato''s classic work, specially designed to aid newcomers in better understanding and appreciating the text. In addition, this volume provides a range of student-friendly supplements to enhance the learning experience. A general introduction addresses the standard challenges associated with reading Platonic dialogues, outlines the basic structure of the work, introduces key characters, and offers historical context. Each book begins with a helpful outline, and ends with study questions ideal for classroom discussion, paper assignments, or self-guided consideration of the text. Annotations, appendices, and an extensive index round out the volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis superior translation has an engaging, constructive tone. For introductory students with little or no historical background with which to appreciate the nuances of Plato's Republic, Tschemplik clearly sets the historical context and identifies the characters. -- P.C. Kemeny, Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities, Grove City Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities, Grove City Associat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Book I Chapter 3 Study Questions Part 4 Book II\t Chapter 5 Study Questions Part 6 Book III\t\t Chapter 7 Study Questions Part 8 Book IV\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 9 Study Questions Part 10 Book V\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 11 Study Questions Part 12 Book VI\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 13 Study Questions Part 14 Book VII\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 15 Study Questions Part 16 Book VIII\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 17 Study Questions Part 18 Book IX\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 19 Study Questions Part 20 Book X\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Chapter 21 Study Questions Part 22 Appendix 1:\tCephalus and Polemarchus (Lysias, Against Eratosthenes)\t\t Part 23 Appendix 2:\tAthenian Imperialism (Thucydides, \"The Melian Dialogue\")\t Part 24 Appendix 3:\tThe Ring of Gyges (Herodotus, Histories, Book I)\t\t\t Part 25 Appendix 4:\tThe Status of Women (Xenophon, Oeconomicus)\t\t\t Part 26 Appendix 5:\tAthenian Constitutional History","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037605921111,"sku":"9780742543973","price":89.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780742543973.jpg?v=1750936461","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-republic-9780742543973","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}