Benjamin Jowett Books

Culturally significant and historically important, this work has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its journey through major libraries worldwide. The text serves as a vital contribution to the knowledge base of civilization, offering insights into the past while maintaining fidelity to the original material.

A model for the ideal state includes discussion of the nature and application of justice, the role of the philosopher in society, the goals of education, and the effects of art upon character.

This is an English translation of one of the more challenging and enigmatic of Plato's dialogues between Socrates and Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, that begins with Zeno defending his treatise of Parmenidean monism against those partisans of plurality. Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and a glossary intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Plato’s immediate audience.

This masterful translation of Thucydides' epic history of the Peloponnesian War is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greece or military history. With its gripping narrative style and powerful insights into human nature, this work remains one of the most important texts of the Western canon.

Considered one of the greatest works of ancient Greek literature, Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is a seminal text in the study of international relations and military history. This translation into English by Benjamin Jowett allows modern readers to appreciate the clarity and intelligence of Thucydides' prose.