This republication of Plato's classic work, Res Publica (The Republic), offers a fresh translation and critical introduction by William E. Palmer. Addressing issues of justice, politics, and philosophy, Res Publica has been a foundational text in Western thought for over two millennia. With extensive notes on the textual history and cultural context of the work, this edition is an essential resource for scholars of philosophy, political science, and literary studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas.

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