Readers of Plato have often neglected the Laws because of its length anddensity. In this set of interpretive essays, notable scholars of the Laws from thefields of classics, history, philosophy, and political science offer a collectiveclose reading of the dialogue book by book and reflect on the work as a whole. Intheir introduction, editors Gregory Recco and Eric Sanday explore the connectionsamong the essays and the dramatic and productive exchanges between the contributors.This volume fills a major gap in studies on Plato’s dialogues by addressing thecultural and historical context of the Laws and highlighting their importance tocontemporary scholarship.