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Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1988-05-26
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780521284189
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edition will be of interest to all Greek scholars, ancient historians, and also the students of English literature since the relevant discussions require no knowledge of Greek.
Author: Pat Wheatley
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2020-04-23
Total Pages: 517
ISBN-13: 019883604X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDemetrius the Besieger offers the first historical and historiographical biography of Demetrius Poliorcetes (336-282 BC) to be published in English. Also known as 'The Besieger of Cities', Demetrius is the most fascinating and high profile of the Successors to Alexander the Great, an outstanding, yet enigmatic figure famous for his siege warfare and his legendary womanising: this volume charts the many triumphs and disasters during his career and hispivotal role in the formation of the so-called 'Hellenistic' age.
Author: Plutarch
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Published: 1810
Total Pages: 394
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Noreen Humble
Publisher: Classical Press of Wales
Published: 2010-12-31
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 1910589233
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlutarch's Parallel Lives were written to compare famous Greeks and Romans. This most obvious aspect of their parallelism is frequently ignored in the drive to mine Plutarch for historical fact. However, the eleven contributors to the present volume, who include most of the world's leading commentators on Plutarch, together bring out many ways in which Plutarch invoked aspects of parallelism. They show how pervasive and how central the whole notion was to his thinking. With new analysis of the synkriseis; with discussion of parallels within and across the Lives and in the Moralia; with an examination of why the basic parallel structure of the Lives lost its importance in the Renaissance, this volume presents fresh ideas on a neglected topic crucial to Plutarch's literary creation.
Author: Plutarch
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Published: 1884
Total Pages: 482
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Plutarch
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2018-11-02
Total Pages: 1759
ISBN-13: 8027244579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans or Parallel Lives is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings, probably written at the beginning of the second century AD by Plutarch. Parallel Lives comprises 23 pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman, as well as four unpaired, single lives. It is a work of considerable importance, not only as a source of information about the individuals described, but also about the times in which they lived. Volume I contains 13 pairs of biographies from Theseus and Romulus to Cimon and Lucullus, with comparisons.
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016-01-14
Total Pages: 577
ISBN-13: 0191641197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlexander * Demosthenes * Phocion * Eumenes * Demetrius * Pyrrhus * Agis and Cleomenes * Aratus * Philopoemen * Flamininus This selection of ten Lives traces the history of Hellenistic Greece from the rise of Macedon and Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire to the arrival of the Romans. Plutarch's biographies of eminent politicians, rulers, and soldiers combine vivid portraits of their subjects with a wealth of historical information; they constitute a uniquely important source for the period. We see how Greek politics changed as Macedon's power grew, and we learn of the warlords who followed Alexander. Resistance to Macedon is reflected in the Lives of Demosthenes and Aratus, and that of Agis and Cleomenes, two revolutionary kings of Sparta. The volume concludes with the emergence of Rome in Greek affairs, and the life of Flamininus, the Roman general who defeated Philip V of Macedon. Plutarch's elegant style combines anecdote and erudition, humour and psychological insight, consummately translated by Robin Waterfield and introduced by Andrew Erskine. These Lives from the Hellenistic period complement Greek Lives and Roman Lives in Oxford World's Classics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Author: Plutarch Plutarch
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-07-01
Total Pages: 475
ISBN-13: 9358591943
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlutarch's Lives Vol 4' is a collection of biographies written by the Greek historian and philosopher Plutarch, who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. This volume focuses on the lives of notable Greek and Roman figures, offering a vivid portrayal of their character, achievements, and historical significance. By presenting both the strengths and weaknesses of these individuals, Plutarch offers a nuanced understanding of human nature and the complexities of leadership. The story provides readers with a window into the lives of prominent historical figures, allowing them to gain insights into the political, military, and cultural contexts in which these individuals operated. The author’s engaging storytelling and his emphasis on character make this volume a valuable resource for those interested in ancient history and the complexities of human behavior.
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Published: 1832
Total Pages: 364
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Plutarch
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2021-09-09
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9781013906657
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