Hellenistic Lives

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By Plutarch

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ebook

ISBN

9780199664337

Series

Oxford World's Classics

Author

Plutarch

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Release

14 January 2016

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History Nonfiction
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Alexander

  • Demosthenes
  • Phocion
  • Eumenes
  • Demetrius
  • Pyrrhus
  • Agis and Cleomenes
  • Aratus
  • Philopoemen
  • Flamininus This selection of ten Lives traces the history of Hellenistic Greece from the rise of Macedon and Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire to the arrival of the Romans. Plutarch's biographies of eminent politicians, rulers, and soldiers combine vivid portraits of their subjects with a wealth of historical information; they constitute a uniquely important source for the period. We see how Greek politics changed as Macedon's power grew, and we learn of the warlords who followed Alexander. Resistance to Macedon is reflected in the Lives of Demosthenes and Aratus, and that of Agis and Cleomenes, two revolutionary kings of Sparta. The volume concludes with the emergence of Rome in Greek affairs, and the life of Flamininus, the Roman general who defeated Philip V of Macedon. Plutarch's elegant style combines anecdote and erudition, humour and psychological insight, consummately translated by Robin Waterfield and introduced by Andrew Erskine. These Lives from the Hellenistic period complement Greek Lives and Roman Lives in Oxford World's Classics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9780199664337

    Series

    Oxford World's Classics

    Author

    Plutarch

    Publisher

    OUP Oxford

    Release

    14 January 2016

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    Subjects

    History Nonfiction
    Hellenistic Lives