This book is a classic of ancient history and biography. Plutarch was a Greek historian and essayist who lived in the second century AD. He wrote a series of biographical essays on famous Greek and Roman figures, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Cicero. This edition includes the original Greek text as well as an English translation by John and William Langhorne.
One of the most famous works of classical literature, Plutarch's Lives offers biographical sketches of key figures in ancient Greece and Rome, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Cicero. This edition, translated into English by John and William Langhorne, offers an accessible and engaging look at the lives and times of some of history's most fascinating personalities.