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Parallel Lives - Book by Plutarch

Name: Parallel Lives
Author: Plutarch

Parallel Lives is a series of biographical accounts by the Greek historian Plutarch, written around the 1st century CE. It pairs the lives of famous Greek and Roman figures, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, drawing comparisons to highlight virtues and vices in each figure. Plutarch’s work is not a strict historical record but a moral exploration of character and leadership.

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Original Language: Greek

Original Title: Βίοι Παράλληλοι

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