Selected Lives From Cornelius Nepos

By Cornelius Nepos

Book Overview

Selected Lives From Cornelius Nepos is a book written by Cornelius Nepos, a Roman historian and biographer who lived in the first century BC. The book contains a collection of biographical sketches of famous Greeks and Romans, including military leaders, politicians, and philosophers. The individuals featured in the book include Themistocles, Alcibiades, Hannibal, Cato the Elder, and Atticus. The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different group of people. The first section features Greek leaders, the second section focuses on Roman generals and statesmen, and the third section includes biographies of famous Roman intellectuals and writers. The biographies are written in a straightforward and concise style, with Nepos providing key information about each person's life, accomplishments, and character. He also includes anecdotes and stories that help to bring the individuals to life and give readers a sense of their personalities and motivations. Overall, Selected Lives From Cornelius Nepos is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history and the lives of famous Greeks and Romans. It offers a glimpse into the political, military, and intellectual world of the ancient Mediterranean and provides insight into the people who shaped that world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432693573
• ISBN13: 9781432693572
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"