The Republic of Plato, Translated Into English: With an Analysis, and Notes. E-book. Formato PDF John Llewelyn Davies   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Living in such an age, Plato was a witness of a singular variety of political developments, and some of the richness of illustration in the Republic is no doubt due to his peculiar Opportunities of observation. But he himself was not suited for the life of practical politics.