Plutarch’s Lives; Volume 2

Plutarch’s Lives; Volume 2

John Dryden / Plutarch

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Historia antigua: hasta c. 500 e. c.
ISBN:
9781175895219
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Plutarch’s Lives, also known as Parallel Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common virtues and vices. Written in the first and second centuries AD, these enduring portraits offer invaluable insights into the characters and events that shaped the ancient world. This second volume continues Plutarch’s exploration of Greek and Roman leaders, soldiers, and statesmen, providing readers with compelling narratives and moral reflections that remain relevant today.This edition, edited by John Dryden, presents Plutarch’s work in accessible language, making it a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the classical world. Discover the timeless wisdom and captivating stories within 'Plutarch’s Lives,' a cornerstone of historical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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