Of Myth, Life, and War in Plato's RepublicBaracchi has identified pivotal points around which the Republic operates; this allows a reading of the entire text to unfold. . . . a very beautifully written book. Walter Brogan . . . a work that opens new and timely vistas within the Republic. . . . Her approach . . . is thorough and rigorous. John Sallis Although Plato's Republic is perhaps the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy, Claudia Baracchi finds that the work remains