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.
Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans - Third Volume, Primary Source Edition
Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans - Third Volume, Primary Source Edition
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This volume presents a collection of biographies of influential Greek and Roman figures, offering insights into their lives, decisions, and the historical contexts in which they lived. Through these detailed accounts, readers can explore the virtues and vices of ancient leaders and thinkers. The work serves as a foundational text for understanding classical history and moral philosophy.
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Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans - Third Volume, Primary Source EditionPaperback, Oct
444 pages
Franklin Classics Trade PressISBN: 97803441694413 editions available
