Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans

A classic collection of biographies pairing famous Greek and Roman figures, such as Theseus and Romulus, with comparative essays assessing their similarities. Written by Plutarch in the first century, it follows the lives of statesmen, generals, and lawgivers.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

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Biographies›Political leaders and statesmen›Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

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