Living History: Experiencing Great Events of the Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Socrates on Trial: For the Defense
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You might think you know Socrates, but here you'll encounter a whole new context for understanding one of the Greeks' most famous citizens. In the wake of the Peloponnesian War, tension lingers following the overthrow of an oligarchy in Athens, and the democratic population is in search of a fall guy. See how Socrates fits the bill.