Plutarch's Lives Of Nicias, Crassus, Aratus And Theseus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162956275)

Plutarch's Lives of Nicias, Crassus, Aratus and Theseus is a collection of biographies written by the ancient Greek historian and philosopher Plutarch. The book consists of four separate biographies, each focusing on a different historical figure. The first biography is of Nicias, an Athenian general and politician who played a significant role in the Peloponnesian War. Plutarch details Nicias' military campaigns, political career, and eventual downfall.The second biography is of Crassus, a Roman general and politician who was one of the wealthiest men in the Roman Republic. Plutarch describes Crassus' military campaigns, his role in the formation of the First Triumvirate, and his ultimate defeat and death in battle.The third biography is of Aratus, a Greek statesman and military leader who played a key role in the revival of the city-state of Sicyon. Plutarch details Aratus' political and military achievements, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of his time.The final biography is of Theseus, a legendary hero and king of Athens. Plutarch recounts the many myths and legends surrounding Theseus, including his slaying of the Minotaur and his unification of the various tribes of Attica.Overall, Plutarch's Lives of Nicias, Crassus, Aratus and Theseus provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and times of four important historical figures from ancient Greece and Rome.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.

Author: Plutarch
ISBN-10: 1162956275
ISBN-13: 9781162956275
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d