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...

Cato the elder, speaking to some persons who were praising a man of reckless daring and audacity in war, observed that there is a difference between a man's setting a high value on courage, and setting...

Among the extant Lives of Plutarch there are thirteen Lives of Romans which belong to the most eventful period of Roman history. They are the lives of the brothers Tiberius and Caius Sempronius Gracchus,...

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 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...

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...

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,...

Plutarch (46 - 119 AD) was a Greek philosopher and biographer born in the city of Chaeronea. He wrote over 200 books, most of which have survived to this day, but his most notable work is "Parallel Lives,"...

Plutarch (46-119) was a Greek philosopher, historian, and biographer. He studied mathematics and philosophy at the Academy of Athens, the same institution studied by Plato, and dedicated himself to politics,...

Plutarch (46-119) was a Greek philosopher, historian, and biographer. He studied mathematics and philosophy at the Academy of Athens, the same institution studied by Plato, and dedicated himself to politics,...

If you want to start a study of the classical world, this is the right book to begin with. Written by one of the greatest biographers of all time, "Plutarch’s Lives" tells us the brilliant history of...

This second volume of "Plutarch’s Lives" introduces the reader to even more important figures of the ancient world. Sertorius, Eumenes, Pompey, Alexander, Caesar and Cicero are only a small part of all...

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, who was born at Chæronea in Bœotia, probably about A.D. 50, and was a contemporary of Tacitus and Pliny, has written two works still extant, the well-known Lives, and the less-known Moralia....

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...

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...

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,...

"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...

"Plutarch's Lives" by Plutarch offers dual biographies of eminent Greeks and Romans, exploring their deeds, virtues, and impact. Through vivid narratives, it delves into character, leadership, and ethics,...

"Plutarch's Lives" by Plutarch offers dual biographies of eminent Greeks and Romans, exploring their deeds, virtues, and impact. Through vivid narratives, it delves into character, leadership, and ethics,...