Plutarch's Lives Volume 1 (Modern Library Classics)

Plutarch's Lives is a masterpiece of social history that provides an in-depth look at the lives and personalities of some of the most influential figures of ancient Greece and Rome.

Written by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time, this work reveals how these individuals led their societies to victory or tragedy through their character and actions.

With rich anecdotes and detailed profiles, Volume I contains comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures.

This revised translation, originally published in 1683 and updated in 1864 with notes and a preface by Arthur Hugh Clough, is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the lives of these legendary leaders and their impact on the course of history.