The Lives of the Caesars

Plutarch of Chaeronea (c. 46–127 AD) — an ancient Greek historian, philosopher, and moralist of the Roman Empire period. «Parallel Lives» is a unique historical work in which the author draws parallels between the lives of famous Greeks and Romans. Among his characters are well-known figures such as kings Lycurgus and Numa Pompilius, generals Alcibiades and Coriolanus, orators Demosthenes and Cicero, military leaders Demetrius Poliorcetes and Mark Antony, as well as many others. In his work, Plutarch emphasizes the role of chance and destiny, as well as the influence of character on human actions. This edition includes two paired biographies, «Theseus and Romulus», «Alexander and Caesar», which are supplemented with comments and explanations by a specialist. The book is aimed at students, as well as a wide audience interested in the history of Antiquity.