Publisher's Synopsis
Plutarch's Lives V6: Containing Alexander, Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor (1727) is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch. The book is the sixth volume in a series of biographies written by Plutarch, and it contains four biographies of notable figures from ancient history: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Phocion, and Cato Minor. The biography of Alexander the Great details his military conquests and his rise to power as the ruler of Macedonia and Greece. The biography of Julius Caesar covers his political career and military conquests, including his role in the Roman Civil War and his assassination. The biography of Phocion focuses on his political and military leadership in Athens, while the biography of Cato Minor examines his role as a Roman statesman and his opposition to Julius Caesar. Throughout the book, Plutarch provides detailed accounts of the lives and accomplishments of these notable historical figures, drawing on a variety of sources to create a comprehensive and engaging narrative. The book also includes commentary and analysis from Plutarch, providing insight into the political and social climate of ancient Greece and Rome. Overall, Plutarch's Lives V6: Containing Alexander, Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor (1727) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history or the lives of these influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
