Plutarch
The Makers of Rome (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140441581
- author:
- Plutarch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Biography & autobiography: historical, political & military
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Makers of Rome: Nine Lives This collection of nine biographies offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Rome's greatest statesmen, from the early days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Plutarch's Roman Lives brings to life the stories of prominent figures such as Marcellus, Cato, and Fabius, as well as ambitious leaders like Coriolanus and Brutus. Through these vivid portraits, Plutarch explores the problems of statecraft and power, revealing the Roman people's genius for political compromise that led to their mastery of the ancient world. This Penguin Classics edition features authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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