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Plutarch's Lives Of Illustrious Men V4 (1908)
Plutarch's Lives of Illustrious Men is a historical biography written by the Greek historian Plutarch in the 2nd century AD. This particular edition, Volume 4, was translated into English by John Dryden and published in 1908. The book contains biographies of notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. Plutarch's writing focuses on the character and virtues of these figures, rather than just recounting their accomplishments. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most influential people in history and their impact on the world. Dryden's translation is considered one of the most accessible and readable versions of Plutarch's work, making it an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Biographies & MemoirsMemoirsLiterature & FictionEssays & CorrespondenceLetters
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERKessinger Publishing, LLC
LENGTH592
LANGUAGEEN
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.
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Plutarch's Lives Of Illustrious Men V4 (1908)
by Dryden, John, Mabie, Hamilton Wright
Plutarch's Lives of Illustrious Men is a historical biography written by the Greek historian Plutarch in the 2nd century AD. This particular edition, Volume 4, was translated into English by John Dryden and published in 1908. The book contains biographies of notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. Plutarch's writing focuses on the character and virtues of these figures, rather than just recounting their accomplishments. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most influential people in history and their impact on the world. Dryden's translation is considered one of the most accessible and readable versions of Plutarch's work, making it an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Biographies & MemoirsMemoirsLiterature & FictionEssays & CorrespondenceLetters
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERKessinger Publishing, LLC
LENGTH592
LANGUAGEEN
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.
