This book, the first ever biography of the father of philosophy, tracks Platos life from his childhood in war-torn Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE to his founding of the Academy, adventures in Sicily, death, and immense legacy. Throughout, it sheds light on Platos many timeless works of philosophy.Publisher: Oxford University Press IncAuthor(s): Robin (Independent Scholar and Translator, Independent Scholar and Translator) WaterfieldIllustration(s): 0 illustrationsNumber of pages: 296Publication date: 2025Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 17Cover type: Paperback / softback