Cornelius Nepos

Cornelius Nepos: With Notes, Historical And Explanatory is a book written by Charles Anthon and published in 1871. The book is a collection of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans written by Cornelius Nepos, a Roman historian and biographer who lived in the first century BC. The biographies cover the lives of famous figures such as Hannibal, Themistocles, Alcibiades, and Cato the Elder. The book also includes extensive notes and commentary by Anthon, providing historical and explanatory context for Nepos' biographies. Anthon's notes cover a wide range of topics, including geography, politics, and culture, and are designed to help readers better understand the historical context of the biographies. Overall, Cornelius Nepos: With Notes, Historical And Explanatory is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history and biography. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most famous figures of the ancient world, while also offering detailed historical and cultural context to help readers better understand the world in which these figures lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.