First published in 1785, Memoirs of a Pythagorean is a fascinating journey through the ancient world. Written in the form of a Platonic dialogue, the volume provides a unique perspective on the customs, beliefs, and political systems of various ancient civilizations, from Egypt and Persia to Greece and Rome. This edition includes a new introduction and annotations by a leading classicist, making it an essential reference for students and scholars of ancient history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.