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The life and times of Socrates, by Susan Zannos

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index

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The life and times of Socrates

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by Susan Zannos

Socrates, the great Athenian philosopher, was born during the Golden Age of Greece, one of the most glorious periods in human history. He grew up during the exciting days of Pericles in Athens, in the midst of the flowering of drama and poetry, the creation of magnificent architecture and sculpture, the writing of literature that has inspired mankind for 2,500 years. The glory of Athens, inspired by the Athenians' victory over the Persians against great odds, lasted less than 50 years. Socrates lived to see his city conquered by the Spartans from without and by a terrible plague from within. He tried to convince his fellow citizens to examine their own beliefs and behavior. The Athenians, looking for someone to blame for their troubles, arrested Socrates. They accused him of corrupting the young men who were his students. He refused to run away to save his life and was tried and executed

Wisest man -- FYInfo: Delphic oracle -- Glory That was Greece -- FYInfo: Persian wars -- Young philosopher -- FYInfo: Pericles -- Examined life -- FYInfo: Sparta - Trial -- FYInfo: Parthenon - Chronology -- Timeline in history -- Chapter notes -- Further reading -- Works consulted -- On the internet -- Index

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