Divide et Impera

Abstract

Nosaj, the son of a king who was orphaned young, is about to come into his own. In his city, the struggle between would-be tyrants and democratically minded wise men reigns, with his uncle Etan–who considers himself the rightful leader—taking up the less savory position. Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle forge righteous plans while in exile, with mourning Daedalus by their side, still crafting wings; Archimedes, Diades, and Pythagoras have all taken their own positions in the fight.