Some of the things that grow on the earth are in their nature wild and barren and injurious to the growth of seeds and plants, yet those who till the ground consider them indications not of a bad soil...

All are agreed that Alexander was descended on his father's side from Herakles through Karanus, and on his mother's from Æakus through Neoptolemus. We are told that Philip and Olympias first met during...

Plutarch's Parallel Lives is a series of biographies, arranged in pairs illuminating virtues & vices. Surviving Lives contain 23 pairs, each with a Greek & a Roman Life, & 4 unpaired Lives....

Plutarch was a Greek historian, biographer and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. He is classified as a Middle Platonist. Plutarch's surviving works are believed to have been...

Plutarch's 'The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch' is a collection of biographical sketches and moral lessons from ancient Greek and Roman history, retold in a simple and engaging manner suitable for young readers....

In Plutarch's 'Romane Questions,' the author delves into various aspects of Roman culture, society, and beliefs, offering a comprehensive examination of ancient Roman life. Written in a scholarly and...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Plutarchs Lives Plutarch - Lives is a series of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch who lived during the first and second century AD. The work consists of twenty-three...

Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans or Parallel Lives is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings, probably written at the beginning...

In 'The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch' by Plutarch, young readers are introduced to the lives of famous historical figures in an easily accessible and engaging way. The book follows a biographical format,...

Plutarch's Morals is a collection of essays that dive deep into the ethical and philosophical teachings of the ancient world. Written in a clear and concise style, the book explores topics such as virtue,...

Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives' is a collection of biographies comparing famous Greeks and Romans, illustrating their virtues and flaws. Written in the 1st century AD, this work is considered a masterpiece...

Man stelle sich vor: Ein prominenter Historiker der Gegenwart, beispielsweise der mit seiner "Geschichte des Westens" allseits bekannte A.W. Winkler, ließe sich von einem angehenden jungen Politiker bewegen,...

Some of the things that grow on the earth are in their nature wild and barren and injurious to the growth of seeds and plants, yet those who till the ground consider them indications not of a bad soil...

Plutarch was a man of letters of unlimited curiosity; his overall subject, worked out across innumerable essays, dialogues, letters, speeches, and stories, is nothing less than life itself. As such, he...

Plutarch's Morals Plutarch - Plutarch, who was born at Chæronea in Botia, probably about A.D. 50, and was a contemporary of Tacitus and Pliny, has written two works still extant, the well-known Lives,...

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to anthropology. He now is best known as the collector of folk and fairy tales. He was educated...

Roy Rockwood was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for boy's adventure books. The name is mostly well-remembered for the Bomba, the Jungle Boy (1926-1937) and Great Marvel series (1906-...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Ever since my fortunate—or shall I say unfortunate?—connection with that famous case of murder in Gramercy Park, I have had it intimated to me by many of my friends—and by some who were not my friends—that...

The final volume of D'Artagnan Romances: it is usually split into four parts, The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise de la Valliere, and the final portion is entitled The Man in the Iron Mask.

Plutarch, also known as Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (46-120 A.D.) was a Greek historian and biographer best known for his parallel lives comparisons of famous Greeks and Romans. Plutarch also wrote biographies...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues...

Plutarch's 'Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans' is a seminal work that provides biographical insights into the lives of famous figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Through his engaging narrative...

Plutarch's Lives is a collection of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch. The biographies were originally published in the late 1st century AD and...

"Plutarch's Lives" presents captivating biographies of Greek and Roman luminaries. Plutarch's insightful narrative delves into their achievements, character, and moral virtues, offering a unique window...

"Plutarch's Lives," penned by Plutarch, is a biographical masterpiece from ancient Greece. This collection pairs the lives of notable Greeks and Romans, examining virtues, vices, and achievements. Through...