Plutarch's Life Of Themistocles

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a historical biography of the famous Athenian politician and military leader Themistocles, written by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch. The book provides a detailed account of Themistocles' life, from his early years as a promising young politician to his rise to power as a commander in the Athenian navy. Plutarch explores Themistocles' military campaigns, including his role in the Battle of Marathon and his leadership during the Persian Wars. The book also delves into Themistocles' personal life and political career, including his rivalry with other Athenian leaders and his eventual exile from Athens. Through his vivid storytelling and in-depth analysis of Themistocles' character, Plutarch provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and warfare of ancient Greece.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: 1163096377
• ISBN13: 9781163096376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"