THE Republic OF Plato

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows minor edge wear but remains intact. The binding is solid, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. The cover and spine are well-preserved, contributing to the book's overall collectability.

"The Republic of Plato," translated with introduction and notes by Francis MacDonald Cornford, is published by Oxford University Press in 1965. This is the twenty-ninth printing of the book, originally first published in England in 1941. Cornford, a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, is renowned for his scholarly contributions to classical philosophy. This edition provides a comprehensive translation of Plato's seminal work on justice, politics, and the ideal state, making it an essential text for students and scholars of philosophy and political theory. While this edition is not a first edition, its scholarly value and the reputation of its translator make it a significant addition to any collection. The book is in good condition with a dust jacket showing minor edge wear, preserving the integrity of its classic presentation.