Description: Franklin Library leather edition of Plutarch's "Twelve Illustrious Lives," Illustrated with engravings from the Hertel edition of Ripa's "Iconologia," a Limited edition, published in 1979. Bound in brown leather, the book has tan French moire silk end leaves, acid-free paper, Symth-sewn binding, a satin book marker, hubbed spine, gold gilding on three edges---in near FINE condition. Plutarch, who lived from c. AD 46---AD 120, was a Greek biographer and essayist. Biographies include: Theseus, Romulus, Alexander the Great, Alcibiades, Lycurgus, Numa Pompilius, Pericles, Fabius Maximus, Alcibiades, Coriolanus, Alexander, Gaius Julius Caesar, Demosthenes and Cicero compared. Theseus, the mythical king of Athens and son of Aethra by two fathers: Aegeus and Poseidon, was a founder-hero and great reformer. Quintus Fabius Maximus, who lived from 280 BC---203 BC, was born and died in Rome. He was a Roman Consul five times, in 233, 228, 215, 214, and 209 BC. His strategy in deploying troops during the Second Punic War is widely regarded as the father of "guerrilla warfare." 463 pages. I offer Combined shipping.
Price: 29.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Signed: No
Publisher: Franklin Library
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Year Printed: 1979
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: Engravings from Ripa
Special Attributes: Luxury Edition
Region: Rome
Author: Plutarch
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Roman & Greek Rulers
Character Family: Theseus, Solon, Pericles
