Hiero; On the Condition of Royalty

<p>Hiero; On the Condition of Royalty is a Socratic dialogue by Xenophon that explores the burdens and discontents of power. Presented as a conversation between the tyrant Hiero of Syracuse and the poet Simonides the work delves into the challenges faced by rulers and contrasts the realities of tyranny with the idealized image of kingship. Xenophon examines the themes of happiness justice and the moral responsibilities of leadership. This edition includes a translation and introduction by R. Graves enhancing its accessibility for modern readers.</p> <p>Through the candid exchange between Hiero and Simonides Xenophon offers a timeless reflection on the nature of power and the human condition revealing the personal sacrifices and moral compromises inherent in the exercise of authority.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>