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Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 4

Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 4

著者： Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus
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Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, a distinguished series that pairs the biographies of iconic figures to uncover their intertwined virtues and flaws. In this fourth volume of an 11-volume translation from the Loeb Classical Library, we explore the lives of Alcibiades and Coriolanus—two notorious turncoats—alongside Lysander and Sulla, military leaders who dramatically reshaped their nations governance. Plutarchs goal transcends mere historical recounting; he delves into how character influences destiny. Though many original texts have faced truncation and alteration over time, this edition beautifully restores their essence, presenting the Greek lives in chronological order. Discover the timeless wisdom of this classic work, thoughtfully reimagined for modern readers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Karen Merline)Copyright Assorted Non Fiction 世界 哲学 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学
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