Plutarch's Life Of Timoleon: With Introduction, Notes, Maps And Lexicon (1898)

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Plutarch's Life of Timoleon is a book that was originally written in ancient Greek by the historian and philosopher Plutarch. This particular edition, published in 1898, includes an introduction, notes, maps, and a lexicon to aid readers in understanding the text. The book tells the story of Timoleon, a Greek statesman and general who lived in the 4th century BC. Timoleon is known for his military victories and his role in liberating the city of Syracuse from tyranny. The book provides a detailed account of Timoleon's life, including his childhood, his military campaigns, and his political career. The introduction provides background information on Plutarch and the historical context in which the book was written. The notes offer explanations and commentary on specific passages in the text, while the maps help readers visualize the locations mentioned in the book. The lexicon provides definitions and translations of key terms and phrases. Overall, Plutarch's Life of Timoleon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature.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: 116554606X
• ISBN13: 9781165546060
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"