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 CONTENTS. vii he brings Plato into communication with Dionysius. Dion maintains tlie good opinion and confidence of Dionysius, Until the death of the lat- ter his visits to Peloponnesus. Death of the elder Dionysius diver- gences of interest between the two lines of family. The younger Dio- nysius succeeds his father his character. Conduct of Dion he sub- mits to the younger Dionysius gives him frank and wholesome advice. Dion acquires great influence and estimation from Dionysius. Recall of Philistus from exile. Dion tries to work upon the mind of Dionysius towards a freer political government and mental improvement. His earnest exhortations produced considerable effect, inspiring Dionysius with a strong desire to see and converse with Plato. Invitation sent to Pla- to, both by Dion and by Dionysius. Hesitation of Plato he reluc- tantly consents to visit Syracuse. Plato visits Syracuse unbounded deference and admiration manifested towards him at first by Dionysius Fear and hatred felt by Philistus and other courtiers. Injudicious manner in which Plato dealt with Dionysius. Strenuous exhortations addressed by Plato and Dion to Dionysius, to reform himself. Plate damps the inclination of Dionysius towards Political good. If Plate had tried to impel Dionysius towards a good practical use of his power, Dionysius might at that time have obeyed him with the aid of Dion. Difficulties which they would have encountered in trying to realize bene- ficent projects. Intrigues by Philistus and others to set Dionysius against Plato and Dion. Relations between Dionysius and Dion natural foundation for jealousy on the part of Dionysius. Dionysias loses his inclinations towards political improvements comes to hate Dion. Banishment of Dion from Syracuse to Italy. Dionysius re- tains Plato in the acropolis, but treats him well, and tries to conciliate his esteem. He dismisses Plato then recalls him second visit of Plato to Syracuse his dissatisfaction Dionysius refuses to recall Dion. Dionysius confiscates the property of Dion mortification of Plato, who with difficulty obtains leave to depart from Syracuse. Resolution of Dion to avenge himself on Dionysius, and to force his way back to Sy racuse by arms. Plato rejoins Dion in Peloponnesus exasperation of Dion Dionysius gives his sister Arete, the wife of Dion, in marriage to Timokrates. Means of auxiliaries of Dion Plato the Academy Alkimenes. Dion musters his force at Zakynthus. Small force of Dion against the prodigious power of Dionysius. Resolution of Dion to con- quer or perish. Circumstances which told against Dionysius discon- tent at Syracuse. Herakleides exiled from Syracuse he projects an attack upon Dinoysius, at the same time as Dion. Weakness of charac- ter dissolute and drunken habits of Dionysius himself. Alarm of the soldiers of Dion at Zakynthus, when first informed that they were go- ing against Dionysius. Eclipse of the moon religious disquietude of the soidiers they are re-assured by the prophet Miltas fortunate voy- age from Zakynthus to Sicily. Dion lands at Herakleia he learns that Dionysius with a large fleet has just quitted Syracuse for Italy. March of Dion from Herakleia to Syracuse. Dion crosses the river Anapus, and approaches the gates of Syracuse. Mistake of Timo- krates, left as governor of Syracuse in the absence of Dionysius. Glen oral rising of the Syracusans to welcome and assist Dion. Timokrates is obliged to evacuate the city, leaving Ortygia and Epipolse garrisoned. Entry of Dion into Achradina joy of the citizens he proclaims liberty. Dion presents himself at the Pentapyla in front of Ortygia challenges the garrison of Ortygia to come out and fight is chosen general by the Syracusans, with his brother Megakles. Dion captures Epipola and Euryalus. He erects a cross-wall from sea to sea, t'j block