Bibliograph

Plutarch on Sparta, translated with introduction and notes by Richard J.A. Talbert

Type

Label

Plutarch on Sparta, translated with introduction and notes by Richard J.A. Talbert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plutarch on Sparta

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60666950

Responsibility statement

translated with introduction and notes by Richard J.A. Talbert

Series statement

Penguin classics

Summary

Through his Lives of Sparta's leaders and his recording of memorable Spartan Sayings, Plutarch depicts a people who lived frugally and mastered their emotions in all aspects of life, who disposed of unhealthy babies in a deep chasm, introduced a gruelling regimen of military training for boys, and treated their serfs brutally. Plutarch's writing brings to life the personalities and achievements of Sparta. Revised edition includes a new introduction, a new essay on Plutarch, notes, a glossary, updated further reading, and an index

Table Of Contents

Lives: Lycurgus ; Agesilaus ; Agis ; Cleomenes -- Sayings: Sayings of Spartans ; Sayings of Spartan women -- Appendix: Spartan society / Xenophon

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