by Plutarch · Penguin Classics · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140449433
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Dive into the fascinating history of Sparta with this work by Plutarch, part of the Penguin Classics collection. Through its pages, Plutarch offers a vivid and detailed portrait of the customs, society, and leaders of this remarkable Greek city-state. Discover how the Spartans lived frugally, mastered their emotions, and underwent rigorous military training from a young age. This book is an invaluable source for understanding the rise and fall of Sparta, as well as its legacy in ancient history.
Plutarch was a Greek and later Roman Middle Platonist philosopher, historian, biographer, essayist, and priest at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. He is known primarily for his Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of illustrious Greeks and Romans, and Moralia, a collection of essays and speeches. Upon becoming a Roman citizen, he was possibly named Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus.
