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The commentary in this edition of one of Plutarchs Lives concentrates on the historical aspects of the work and includes much detailed comparison of Plutarch's narrative with those of other sources such as Herodotos, Thucydides, Diodorus and Cornelius Nepos. Greek text with facing... Read Full Overview

Bryn Mawr Commentaries provide clear, concise, accurate, and consistent support for students making the transition from introductory and intermediate texts to the direct experience of ancient Greek and Latin literature. They assume that the student will know the basics of grammar... Read Full Overview

Plutarch's classic biography of Themistocles. Translated by John Dryden.

Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a biography of the Greek politician and general Themistocles, written by the famous Greek historian Plutarch. The book is a detailed account of Themistocles' life, from his early years as a young boy in Athens to his rise to power as one of... Read Full Overview

The book ""Themistocles"" by Plutarch is a biography of the famous Athenian statesman and general, Themistocles. Themistocles was a key figure in the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis and played a significant role in the development of Athens as a maritime... Read Full Overview

"... Il y en a qui repr sentent Th mistocle cherchant, par tous les moyens, gagner de l'argent pour fournir ses prodigalit s. Comme il aimait faire des sacrifices, et qu'il traitait magnifiquement les trangers, ses d penses devaient tre consid rables. D'autres, au contraire,... Read Full Overview

The commentary in this edition of one of Plutarchs Lives concentrates on the historical aspects of the work and includes much detailed comparison of Plutarch's narrative with those of other sources such as Herodotos, Thucydides, Diodorus and Cornelius Nepos. Greek text with facing... Read Full Overview

Themistocles is a biography written by Plutarch that chronicles the life of Themistocles, an Athenian politician and general who played a pivotal role in the Greek victory over the Persians in the Battle of Salamis. The book explores Themistocles' early life, rise to power, and... Read Full Overview

Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a historical biography that was originally written in Greek by the ancient Greek historian and biographer, Plutarch. The book was first published in 1892 and provides a detailed account of the life of Themistocles, one of the most prominent... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

Themistocles is a biography written by Plutarch about the Greek statesman and general Themistocles. The book covers Themistocles' life from his birth in Athens to his death in exile in Persia. The biography explores Themistocles' rise to power in Athens, his pivotal role in the... Read Full Overview

Themistocles is a biography written by Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, that chronicles the life and career of Themistocles, an Athenian statesman and general who played a significant role in the Persian Wars. The book begins with Themistocles' early life and education,... Read Full Overview

Plutarch's Life Of Themistocles is a historical biography that details the life of the Athenian statesman and general, Themistocles. Written by the ancient Greek historian and biographer, Plutarch, the book provides a comprehensive account of Themistocles' rise to power and his... Read Full Overview

Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a historical biography that was originally written in ancient Greek by Plutarch, a prominent Greek historian and biographer. The book was first published in 1892 and has since been translated into several languages, including English. The biography... Read Full Overview

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such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview