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Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)

Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Life of Pelopidas -- Life of Marcellus -- Comparison of Pelopidas with Marcellus -- Life of Aristeides -- Life of Marcus Cato -- Comparison of Aristeides and Cato -- Life of Philopoemen -- Life of Titus Flamininus -- Comparison of Philopoemen and Titus -- Life of Pyrrhus -- Life of Caius Marius -- Life of Lysander -- Life of Sulla -- Comparison of Lysander and Sulla -- Life of Kimon -- Life of Lucullus -- Comparison of Kimon and Lucullus.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Stephen Schulze and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of the lives of notable figures from ancient history, specifically focusing on the lives of Pelopidas, Marcellus, and several others. Plutarch's work provides insights into the character, virtues, and triumphs of these individuals, examining their impact on their respective societies and the fields of war, politics, and philosophy. At the start of this volume, Plutarch introduces the life of Pelopidas, illustrating his valor and leadership qualities through various anecdotes and details from his life experiences. The opening portion discusses the moral implications of courage and risking one’s life for duty, using examples from Pelopidas and other historical figures. It demonstrates Pelopidas's dedication to his country and the strong bond he shared with Epameinondas. The narrative describes their fight against the Spartan regime in Thebes and touches upon key events leading to the liberation of their city. Overall, the beginning of this volume emphasizes themes of honor, friendship, and the responsibilities of leadership in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plutarch, 46-120?

Translator: Long, George, 1800-1879

Translator: Stewart, Aubrey, 1844-1918

EBook No.: 14114

Published: Nov 22, 2004

Downloads: 474

Language: English

Subject: Greece -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)

Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Life of Pelopidas -- Life of Marcellus -- Comparison of Pelopidas with Marcellus -- Life of Aristeides -- Life of Marcus Cato -- Comparison of Aristeides and Cato -- Life of Philopoemen -- Life of Titus Flamininus -- Comparison of Philopoemen and Titus -- Life of Pyrrhus -- Life of Caius Marius -- Life of Lysander -- Life of Sulla -- Comparison of Lysander and Sulla -- Life of Kimon -- Life of Lucullus -- Comparison of Kimon and Lucullus.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Stephen Schulze and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of the lives of notable figures from ancient history, specifically focusing on the lives of Pelopidas, Marcellus, and several others. Plutarch's work provides insights into the character, virtues, and triumphs of these individuals, examining their impact on their respective societies and the fields of war, politics, and philosophy. At the start of this volume, Plutarch introduces the life of Pelopidas, illustrating his valor and leadership qualities through various anecdotes and details from his life experiences. The opening portion discusses the moral implications of courage and risking one’s life for duty, using examples from Pelopidas and other historical figures. It demonstrates Pelopidas's dedication to his country and the strong bond he shared with Epameinondas. The narrative describes their fight against the Spartan regime in Thebes and touches upon key events leading to the liberation of their city. Overall, the beginning of this volume emphasizes themes of honor, friendship, and the responsibilities of leadership in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plutarch, 46-120?

Translator: Long, George, 1800-1879

Translator: Stewart, Aubrey, 1844-1918

EBook No.: 14114

Published: Nov 22, 2004

Downloads: 474

Language: English

Subject: Greece -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.