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Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans
Comparative Biographies of Greek and Roman Statesmen, Generals, and Lawgivers in Classical Antiquity
Plutarch
Paperback | Engels
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Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans is a monumental series of paired biographies in which eminent Greek and Roman statesmen, generals, and lawgivers are set beside one another to illuminate character, virtue, ambition, and public fate. Written in a supple, anecdotal prose rather than as strict chronological history, the work belongs to the moral and rhetorical traditions of antiquity, using memorable incidents, sayings, and comparisons to reveal the ethical substance of political life. Plutarch, a Greek intellectual from Chaeronea writing under the Roman Empire, stood at a fertile crossroads of cultures. Educated in philosophy and deeply engaged with civic and religious life, he understood both the prestige of classical Greece and the realities of Roman power. This bicultural perspective helps explain his project: to preserve Greek memory while interpreting Roman greatness through a shared moral vocabulary. This book is indispensable for readers interested in biography, classical history, political ethics, or the formation of Western literary tradition. It rewards not merely those seeking facts, but those willing to consider how character shapes history.
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- Engels
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- 9788028334383
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- Paperback
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- 152 mm x 229 mm
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- 1331 g
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