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  • The Great Historians of the Ancient World (Illustrated) In 3 vol. Vol. I

    The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, The Histories by Herodotus, Anabasis by Xenophon, The Histories of Polybius, Plutarch Lives by Plutarch and others

    by Thucydides, Herodotus, Xenophon, Polybius, Plutarch, Strabo ...
    Translated by Richard Crawley, A. D. Godley, H. G. Dakyns, Evelyn Shirley Shuckburgh, John Dryden, H. C. Hamilton ...
    Most of what is known of the ancient world comes from the accounts of antiquity's own historians.Ancient history is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as post-classical history.Historians have two major ways of understanding the ancient world: archaeology and the study of source texts. Primary sources are those sources closest ... Read more

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  • Parallel Lives (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Paired Greek and Roman Biographies on Character, Virtue, Ambition, Statesmanship, and Classical Leadership

    by Plutarch, Orla Henswick ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    Plutarch's Parallel Lives is a monumental series of paired biographies in which eminent Greeks and Romans—such as Theseus and Romulus, Alexander and Caesar, Demosthenes and Cicero—are set beside one another for moral and political comparison. Written in elegant, anecdotal Greek prose, the work is less a chronicle of events than an inquiry into character: ambition, virtue, fortune, statesmanship, ... Read more

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  • Plutarch's Lives

    Illustrated and Annotated

    by Plutarch ...
    Translated by John Dryden ...
    Plutarch's Lives, originally titled Βίοι Παράλληλοι (Bíoi Parállēloi) in Greek, is a series of biographical sketches that pairs notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome to explore their moral character, leadership styles, and personal virtues. Written in the first century AD, this work is often referred to as Parallel Lives because Plutarch purposefully juxtaposes the lives of one Greek and ... Read more

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  • Parallel Lives

    Enriched edition. Paired Greek and Roman Biographies Exploring Virtue, Power, and Moral Character in Classical Antiquity

    by Plutarch ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives' is a collection of biographies comparing famous Greeks and Romans, illustrating their virtues and flaws. Written in the 1st century AD, this work is considered a masterpiece of ancient biography, providing insights into the moral character of historical figures such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch's engaging narrative style and detailed accounts of ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Comic and Curious Verse

    by A.E. Housman, Benjamin Franklin King, J.K. Stephen, A.C. Swinburne, Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy, W.S. Gilbert, Edward Lear, William McGonagall, A.H. Clough, Lord Byron, Walter Raleigh ...
    Narrated by Sir John Gielgud, Imogen Stubbs, Tim Pigott-Smith, Wendy Hillier ...
    Series series Argo Classics

    Unabridged

    1 hour 52 min

    William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans

    Enriched edition.

    by Plutarch, Max Dillon ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    In "Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans," Plutarch presents a series of biographical sketches that juxtapose the lives of prominent Greek and Roman figures. This work, notable for its rich narrative style and moral undertones, employs a comparative approach to examine the virtues and vices of these leaders, elucidating the moral lessons derived from their lives. Written during the first century ... Read more

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  • Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Comparative Biographies of Greek and Roman Leaders in Classical Moral Philosophy

    by Plutarch, Orla Henswick ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans is one of antiquity's great works of comparative biography, pairing eminent Greek and Roman statesmen, generals, and lawgivers to illuminate character through action. Written in an elegant moralizing prose rather than as strict political history, the Lives examines ambition, virtue, fortune, courage, and civic duty through memorable episodes and ... Read more

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  • Parallel Lives

    Enriched edition. Exploring Virtues and Vices in Ancient Biographical Essays

    by Plutarch, Brooke Sellers ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    In "Parallel Lives," Plutarch offers a compelling examination of prominent figures from ancient Greece and Rome, juxtaposing their lives to illuminate their character and virtues. This collection, written in a biographical style, is characterized by deeply engaging narrative techniques and moral insights, which reflect the Hellenistic preoccupation with ethics and personal conduct. Plutarch ... Read more

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  • Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans

    Exploring the Lives of Ancient Heroes and Statesmen

    by Plutarch ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    In "Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans," Plutarch presents a series of parallel biographies that illuminate the lives of prominent figures from both ancient Greece and Rome. Blending historical fact with philosophical insight, Plutarch employs a narrative style rich in anecdotal details and moral observation, making the work not only informative but also engaging. Each life is crafted with an ... Read more

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  • Parallel Lives

    Enriched edition.

    by Plutarch, Max Dillon ...
    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
    In "Parallel Lives," Plutarch presents a profound exploration of moral character through biographical sketches of prominent Greek and Roman figures. This seminal work juxtaposes the lives of notable individuals, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, examining their virtues and vices in a narrative that intertwines biography with philosophy. Plutarch's literary style is a rich tapestry of ... Read more

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  • Prose remains of Arthur Hugh Clough, with a selection from his letters and a memoir

    Enriched edition. Exploring faith, doubt, and human complexities through prose and letters

    by Arthur Hugh Clough, Desmond Everly ...
    In "Prose Remains of Arthur Hugh Clough, with a Selection from His Letters and a Memoir," Clough presents a rich tapestry of thought, reflecting on profound themes of faith, doubt, and the human condition. Written in a clear yet lyrical style, the collection combines essays, critiques, and personal correspondences, inviting readers into the introspective and often turbulent world of Victorian ... Read more

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  • Procopius' History of the Wars, books 1 to 6

    by Procopius ...
    History of three wars from the reign of Justinian, Byzantine emperor -- The Persian War, The Vandalic War, and The Gothic War. According to Wikipedia: "Procopius of Caesarea (Latin: Procopius Caesarensis, c. AD 500 c. AD 565) was a prominent Byzantine scholar from Palestine. Accompanying the general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian I, he became the principal historian of the 6th ... Read more

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