Plutarch's Lives: Of Themistocles, Pericles, Aristides, Alcibiades And Coriolanus, Demosthenes And Cicero, Caesar And Antony
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Charles W. Eliot (editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grolier Enterprises Corp., 1980
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Plutarch's Lives presents a monumental collection of biographical sketches, chronicling the parallel lives of influential Greek and Roman statesmen and generals. This classical work illustrates the virtues and vices of figures such as Themistocles, Pericles, Caesar, and Antony, offering profound insights into their characters and the historical events they shaped. The narrative details their triumphs and failures, providing a rich tapestry of ancient history and human nature. Through these meticulously researched accounts, Plutarch argues for the enduring lessons embedded in the lives of these historical giants, making it an essential read for students of history and philosophy alike.
Author: Charles W. Eliot (editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grolier Enterprises Corp., 1980
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Plutarch's Lives presents a monumental collection of biographical sketches, chronicling the parallel lives of influential Greek and Roman statesmen and generals. This classical work illustrates the virtues and vices of figures such as Themistocles, Pericles, Caesar, and Antony, offering profound insights into their characters and the historical events they shaped. The narrative details their triumphs and failures, providing a rich tapestry of ancient history and human nature. Through these meticulously researched accounts, Plutarch argues for the enduring lessons embedded in the lives of these historical giants, making it an essential read for students of history and philosophy alike.