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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Plutarch, 46-120?
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume presents biographical sketches of prominent figures from ancient history, including Nikias and Crassus, among others. The likely topic of the book revolves around the moral and character assessments of these individuals, exploring their virtues and flaws through the lens of their lives' achievements and failures. The opening of this volume begins with the "Life of Nikias," where Plutarch introduces Nikias as a complex character-a general of Athens known for his military endeavors and for his interactions with the Athenian populace. The text highlights Nikias's cautious demeanor, social engagements, and propensity for superstition, which ultimately shaped his public image. As specified by Plutarch, Nikias is depicted as someone who faced immense pressure while commanding military operations, often finding himself navigating the political landscape dominated by rival factions. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his strategic successes and political struggles, indicating that his life is a rich tapestry woven with themes of ambition, piety, and the balance between personal desires and public duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Life of Nikias
- Life of Crassus
- Comparison of Nikias and Crassus
- Life of Sertorius
- Life of Eumenes
- Comparison of Sertorius and Eumenes
- Life of Agesilaus
- Life of Pompeius
- Comparison of Agesilaus and Pompeius
- Life of Alexander
- Life of C. Cæsar
- Life of Phokion
- Life of Cato.
- Credits:
- Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Stephen Schulze and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_Lives
- Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2004-11-24
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