Antony

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Antony by Plutarch is a biographical account of the life of Mark Antony, a Roman politician and general who played a prominent role in the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, wrote this book in the 1st century AD, drawing on a variety of sources including personal accounts, letters, and historical records.The book begins with Antony's early life and military career, including his service in the Roman army and his role in the campaigns against the Parthians and the Gauls. It then moves on to his political career, including his alliance with Julius Caesar and his subsequent rise to power as one of the most powerful men in Rome.Throughout the book, Plutarch explores Antony's character and personality, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a man. He also examines Antony's relationships with his friends and allies, including Caesar and Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt with whom Antony had a passionate and tumultuous love affair.The book concludes with Antony's defeat at the Battle of Actium and his subsequent suicide, as well as the aftermath of his death and the impact it had on the Roman Empire. Overall, Antony by Plutarch is a fascinating and detailed account of one of the most important figures in Roman history, providing insight into both the man himself and the political and social context in which he lived.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plutarch's Lives: V12 Harvard Classics, by Plutarch . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181782.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: 1162904313
• ISBN13: 9781162904313
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"