Hellenistic Lives: including Alexander the Great (Oxford World's Classics)

This comprehensive collection of ten Lives from Hellenistic Greece provides a wealth of historical information on the period, tracing the history of Macedon's rise to power from Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire to the arrival of the Romans.

Plutarch's biographies offer vivid portraits of eminent politicians, rulers, and soldiers, combined with a wealth of historical information that constitutes a uniquely important source for the period.

The volume includes the lives of Alexander, Demosthenes, Aratus, Agis and Cleomenes, two revolutionary kings of Sparta, as well as the emergence of Rome in Greek affairs and the life of Flamininus, the Roman general who defeated Philip V of Macedon.

With an elegant style that combines anecdote and erudition, humour and psychological insight, this collection is expertly translated by Robin Waterfield and introduced by Andrew Erskine.

Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a comprehensive overview of Hellenistic Greece, this collection is sure to captivate and inform.