Lives. Translated From the Original Greek; With Notes Critical and Historical, and a Life of Plutarch; Volume 3

Langhorne, John; Wrangham, Francis; Langhorne, William

ISBN 10: 1177140810 / ISBN 13: 9781177140812

Published by Nabu Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lives. Translated From the Original Greek; With Notes Critical and Historical, and a Life of Plutarch; Volume 3
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1177140810
• ISBN 13: 9781177140812
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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This is Volume 3 of "Lives, Translated From the Original Greek; With Notes Critical and Historical, and a Life of Plutarch," a classic collection of biographies by Plutarch, translated by John Langhorne, Francis Wrangham, and William Langhorne. These volumes offer insight into the lives of prominent figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Each biography is accompanied by detailed critical and historical notes, enriching the reader's understanding of the historical context and significance of these individuals. This edition provides a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of classical history and literature.

Plutarch's work remains relevant for its insightful portrayal of character and its exploration of moral and political themes.

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About the Introducer
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON has written extensively on both ancient Greek and military history; his ?fteen books include The Western Way of War and Between War and Peace. He is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and a professor of classics at California State University, Fresno.

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