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Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

The Spartans break down Athenian walls and Socrates is barred from associating with the city's youth. His card is marked. Read by Bettany Hughes. Show more

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