Plutarch's Life Of Themistokles (1881)

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Plutarch's Life of Themistokles is a historical biography written by the ancient Greek historian and biographer, Plutarch. The book details the life and achievements of the Greek statesman and general, Themistokles, who played a crucial role in the Persian Wars and the rise of Athens as a dominant power in Greece. The biography covers Themistokles' early life, his rise to power in Athens, and his leadership during the Persian Wars, including his pivotal role in the Battle of Salamis. The book also delves into Themistokles' political and diplomatic maneuverings, including his efforts to build up the Athenian navy and his eventual exile from Athens due to political rivalries. Through Plutarch's vivid storytelling and historical analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of the political and military landscape of ancient Greece, as well as the complex personality of one of its most influential figures. This edition of the book, published in 1881, includes extensive footnotes and annotations to aid modern readers in understanding the historical context and significance of the events and figures discussed in the 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: 1164660349
• ISBN13: 9781164660347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"