Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781314312829
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Rome in Crisis
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141959738
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 893
Book Description
Bringing together nine biographies from Plutarch's Parallel Lives series, this edition examines the lives of major figures in Roman history, from Lucullus (118-57 BC), an aristocratic politician and conqueror of Eastern kingdoms, to Otho (32-69 AD), a reckless young noble who consorted with the tyrannical, debauched emperor Nero before briefly becoming a dignified and gracious emperor himself. Ian Scott-Kilvert's and Christopher Pelling's translations are accompanied by a new introduction, and also includes a separate introduction for each biography, comparative essays of the major figures, suggested further reading, notes and maps.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141959738
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 893
Book Description
Bringing together nine biographies from Plutarch's Parallel Lives series, this edition examines the lives of major figures in Roman history, from Lucullus (118-57 BC), an aristocratic politician and conqueror of Eastern kingdoms, to Otho (32-69 AD), a reckless young noble who consorted with the tyrannical, debauched emperor Nero before briefly becoming a dignified and gracious emperor himself. Ian Scott-Kilvert's and Christopher Pelling's translations are accompanied by a new introduction, and also includes a separate introduction for each biography, comparative essays of the major figures, suggested further reading, notes and maps.
Plutarch's Lives, The Complete 48 Biographies (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Royal Classics
ISBN: 9781774761229
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives is a series of 48 biographies of famous men. The work includes 23 pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman of similar destiny, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.
Publisher: Royal Classics
ISBN: 9781774761229
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives is a series of 48 biographies of famous men. The work includes 23 pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman of similar destiny, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.
The Complete Collection of Plutarch's Parallel Lives
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505387513
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Plutarch, later named, on his becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c. 46 - 120 AD, was a Greek historian, biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. Plutarch lived most of his life at Chaeronea, and his duties as the senior of the two priests of Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi (where he was responsible for interpreting the auguries of the Pythia) apparently occupied little of his time. He led an active social and civic life while producing an extensive body of writing, much of which survived. By his writings and lectures Plutarch became a celebrity in the Roman Empire. At his country estate, guests from all over the empire congregated for serious conversation, presided over by Plutarch in his marble chair. Many of these dialogues were recorded and published, and the 78 essays and other works which have survived are now known collectively as the Moralia. Plutarch's best-known work is the Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans, arranged in pairs to illuminate their common moral virtues and vices. The surviving Lives contain 23 pairs, each with one Greek Life and one Roman Life, as well as four unpaired single Lives. Some of the Lives, such as those of Heracles, Philip II of Macedon and Scipio Africanus, no longer exist; many of the remaining Lives are truncated, contain obvious lacunae or have been tampered with by later writers. Extant Lives include those on Aristides, Pericles, Pompey, Julius Caesar, Cicero, Cato the Younger, Mark Antony, and Marcus Junius Brutus, all of which are included here.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505387513
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Plutarch, later named, on his becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c. 46 - 120 AD, was a Greek historian, biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. Plutarch lived most of his life at Chaeronea, and his duties as the senior of the two priests of Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi (where he was responsible for interpreting the auguries of the Pythia) apparently occupied little of his time. He led an active social and civic life while producing an extensive body of writing, much of which survived. By his writings and lectures Plutarch became a celebrity in the Roman Empire. At his country estate, guests from all over the empire congregated for serious conversation, presided over by Plutarch in his marble chair. Many of these dialogues were recorded and published, and the 78 essays and other works which have survived are now known collectively as the Moralia. Plutarch's best-known work is the Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans, arranged in pairs to illuminate their common moral virtues and vices. The surviving Lives contain 23 pairs, each with one Greek Life and one Roman Life, as well as four unpaired single Lives. Some of the Lives, such as those of Heracles, Philip II of Macedon and Scipio Africanus, no longer exist; many of the remaining Lives are truncated, contain obvious lacunae or have been tampered with by later writers. Extant Lives include those on Aristides, Pericles, Pompey, Julius Caesar, Cicero, Cato the Younger, Mark Antony, and Marcus Junius Brutus, all of which are included here.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0375756779
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by far his most famous and influential work, Plutarch reveals the character and personality of his subjects and how they led ultimately to tragedy or victory. Richly anecdotal and full of detail, Volume I contains profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures of ancient Greece and Rome. The present translation, originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition.
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0375756779
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by far his most famous and influential work, Plutarch reveals the character and personality of his subjects and how they led ultimately to tragedy or victory. Richly anecdotal and full of detail, Volume I contains profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures of ancient Greece and Rome. The present translation, originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4) is a timeless classic that offers a detailed account of the lives of famous Greeks and Romans, exploring their character, virtues, and vices. Plutarch's narrative style combines biography with moral philosophy, providing readers with valuable insights into the past. The book's literary context lies in the tradition of ancient biographies, focusing on portraying the moral virtues and flaws of its subjects. Plutarch's use of parallel lives allows readers to compare and contrast the personalities of notable figures such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, enhancing the reader's understanding of history and human nature. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, was renowned for his meticulous research and philosophical reflections on the lives of great men. His deep understanding of human nature and commitment to moral education are evident in Plutarch's Lives. It is believed that Plutarch wrote these biographies to inspire readers to emulate the virtues of the illustrious figures he portrayed. I recommend Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4) to readers interested in classical literature, history, and philosophy. This book provides a unique perspective on the lives of influential individuals, shedding light on the complexities of human character and the enduring relevance of moral virtue.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4) is a timeless classic that offers a detailed account of the lives of famous Greeks and Romans, exploring their character, virtues, and vices. Plutarch's narrative style combines biography with moral philosophy, providing readers with valuable insights into the past. The book's literary context lies in the tradition of ancient biographies, focusing on portraying the moral virtues and flaws of its subjects. Plutarch's use of parallel lives allows readers to compare and contrast the personalities of notable figures such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, enhancing the reader's understanding of history and human nature. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, was renowned for his meticulous research and philosophical reflections on the lives of great men. His deep understanding of human nature and commitment to moral education are evident in Plutarch's Lives. It is believed that Plutarch wrote these biographies to inspire readers to emulate the virtues of the illustrious figures he portrayed. I recommend Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4) to readers interested in classical literature, history, and philosophy. This book provides a unique perspective on the lives of influential individuals, shedding light on the complexities of human character and the enduring relevance of moral virtue.
Plutarch's Lives - Vol I.
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473370892
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473370892
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Plutarch's Lives;
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780469664883
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780469664883
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.