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Plutarch's Lives

Pages
106
Published
100
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the complex political landscape of ancient Syracuse through the eyes of Dion, a nobleman caught in a power struggle with the ruling Dionysius. Once a trusted advisor and relative, their relationship sours, leading to conflict fueled by social status and ambition. This historical account delves into the intricate dynamics of power, family, and betrayal in a turbulent era.

About the author

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Plutarch

Plutarch, born Plutarchos (Greek: Πλούταρχος) then, on his becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (Μέστριος Πλούταρχος), c. 46 – 120 AD, was a Greek historian, biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. He was born to a prominent family in Chaeronea, Boeotia, a town about twenty miles east of Delphi. Plutarch died between the years AD 119 and 127.