1. Socrates
... defense, he had no one but himself. Many of his closest followers denounced him. Meletus, a life-long opposition of Socrates, had some political influence and was able to get the trail to a jury within weeks. When Socrates appeared before his three accusers and the panel of 500 citizens he, as it is told in Plato's Apology, asked for the court's forgiveness ... ...
- Word Count: 8371
- Approx Pages: 33
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School