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1783 LIVES OF ILLUSTRIOUS MEN BY PLUTARCH - Theseus , Romulus, Numa Pompilius

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  • Topic: Historical
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Year Printed: 1783
  • Subject: History
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated, Limited Edition
  • Language: Greek
  • Place of Publication: Paris

    Description

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    LIVES OF ILLUSTRIOUS MEN BY PLUTARCH - Theseus , Romulus, Lycurgus, Numa Pompilius, Solon
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    This book of 1783 is the first volume of a French translation of Plutarch's "Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans." This classic work, originally written in Greek, consists of biographies of notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome. Plutarch pairs the lives of famous individuals, comparing their virtues and vices to draw moral and ethical lessons. The 1783 edition presents these biographies in a manner accessible to a French audience, highlighting the enduring influence of classical antiquity on Enlightenment thought. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, Plutarch's work explores themes of leadership, character, and the complexities of human nature.
    Pages: 450
    Size: 7" x 4" x 2"
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