The Age of Caesar: Five Roman Lives by Plutarch (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Age of Caesar by Plutarch, James Romm, Pamela Mensch, Mary Beard An outstanding new edition of Plutarch, the inventor of biography, focused on five lives that remade the Roman world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Major figures in the civil wars that ended the Roman Republic, the names Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus and Antony haunt us with questions of character and authority. Plutarchs rich, vivid profiles show character-shaping history through grand scale events and intimate details. The creator and master of the biographical form, Plutarch locates character in small gestures such as Brutuss punctilious use of money or Caesars plainspoken discourse. In this readers edition, the translation lends a straightforward clarity to the prose and the notes identify people, places and events in the text. The substantial introduction and foreword explore Plutarch as an historical figure and the history of the Republics fall. Author Biography James Romm is the author of Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero and a classicist who teaches at Bard College. Pamela Mensch is the translator of Herodotus and Arrian, and she lives in New York City. Mary Beard is the author of the best-selling The Fires of Vesuvius and the National Book Critics Circle Award–nominated Confronting the Classics and SPQR. A popular blogger and television personality, Beard is a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books. She lives in England. Review The Age of Caesar is a fine translation of Plutarchs biographies of five of the most tragic figures in ancient history. This will become the new standard.--Ian Morris, author of War! What Is It Good For?This readers edition of Plutarchs Lives brings to life the captivating personalities and topsy-turvy politics of the late Roman Republic. Fluid and poised, Pamela Menschs translation does a fine job conveying the measured power of Plutarchs prose. The introduction--authored by one of the most distinguished ancient historians of her generation--masterfully sets the scene, and James Romms notes will be an invaluable resource for readers.--Daniel Padilla Peralta, author of Undocumented Review Quote "This readers edition of Plutarchs Lives brings to life the captivating personalities and topsy-turvy politics of the late Roman Republic. Fluid and poised, Pamela Menschs translation does a fine job conveying the measured power of Plutarchs prose. The introduction--authored by one of the most distinguished ancient historians of her generation--masterfully sets the scene, and James Romms notes will be an invaluable resource for readers." Details ISBN0393355527 Author Mary Beard Pages 432 Publisher WW Norton & Co Year 2018 Translator Pamela Mensch ISBN-10 0393355527 ISBN-13 9780393355529 Format Paperback Imprint WW Norton & Co Subtitle Five Roman Lives Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by James Romm Affiliation Bard College Language English Media Book DEWEY B Short Title The Age of Caesar UK Release Date 2018-01-09 Publication Date 2018-01-09 NZ Release Date 2018-01-09 US Release Date 2018-01-09 Illustrations 5 maps Alternative 9780393292824 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-02-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117452346;

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