Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates

George Grote (1794–1871) stands as a towering figure in the intellectual history of nineteenth-century Britain, best known for his seminal work as an historian of ancient Greece. Born in Clay Hill, Kent, on November 17, 1794, Grote was educated at Charterhouse School before joining the family banking business. Despite lacking formal higher education, he cultivated deep interests in philosophy and ...