Plutarch's Lives V6: Containing Alexander, Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor (1727)

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Plutarch's Lives V6: Containing Alexander, Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor (1727) is a book that contains biographies of four historical figures: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Phocion, and Cato Minor. Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, wrote these biographies in the 1st century AD, and they have since become some of the most influential works in Western literature. The book begins with a biography of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. Plutarch describes Alexander's military campaigns, his leadership style, and his personal life, including his relationship with his mother and his close friend Hephaestion. The second biography is of Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman who played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Plutarch describes Caesar's military victories, his political maneuvering, and his assassination at the hands of his political rivals. The third biography is of Phocion, an Athenian general and politician who lived in the 4th century BC. Plutarch portrays Phocion as a man of great integrity and wisdom, who was respected by both his allies and his enemies. The final biography is of Cato Minor, a Roman politician and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BC. Plutarch portrays Cato as a man of uncompromising principles, who opposed the corruption and decadence of his time. Overall, Plutarch's Lives V6 provides a fascinating insight into the lives and personalities of four of the most important figures in ancient history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greece and Rome, as well as for anyone interested in the art of biography.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165806681
• ISBN13: 9781165806683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"