Plutarchi Vitae Parallelae, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Fasc. II: Fasc. II (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Plutarch Plutarch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024352384X ISBN 13: 9780243523849

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid portrait of Rome’s defining figures and the choices that shaped an empire. This edition offers a concise, accessible look at key moments around Caesar, Brutus, and their rivals, presented as a series of parallel biographies. Readers will encounter dramatic scenes, political maneuvering, and the human drama behind Rome’s rise and fall, all drawn from classical sources and later scholarship.

This book presents historical episodes in a clear, readable way, focusing on character, motive, and consequence. It highlights how leaders’ decisions and public actions influenced the course of history, while keeping the narrative grounded in well-known events and widely cited sources. Ideal for readers seeking a focused, engaging entry into late Roman republican history without getting lost in technical detail.

• Concise, narrative-driven summaries of major figures and moments.


• Character-focused sketches that illuminate motives and risks behind political choices.


• Contextual references to widely known events and traditional sources for further study.


• A readable, edition-sized approach suitable for quick reference or casual reading.

Ideal for readers of classical history and readers who want a compact, discerning overview of Rome’s pivotal figures and the events that shaped their world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 024352384X
• ISBN 13: 9780243523849
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 397