Plutarch's Lives Of The Gracchi (1892)

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Plutarch's Lives of the Gracchi is a historical book that was first published in 1892. The book is a collection of biographies written by Plutarch, a Greek philosopher and historian, about two brothers named Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus. The Gracchi were Roman politicians who lived in the second century BC and were known for their populist reforms and advocacy for the rights of the lower classes.Plutarch's biographies provide a detailed account of the lives of the Gracchi, including their upbringing, education, political activities, and eventual deaths. The book also offers insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome during the Gracchi's time, including the struggles between the ruling aristocracy and the common people.Plutarch's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history or political philosophy. The book is also relevant to modern-day politics, as it explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the role of government in addressing these issues.Overall, Plutarch's Lives of the Gracchi is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important periods in ancient Roman history.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: 1437058264
• ISBN13: 9781437058260
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"