Twenty Lives (1907)

Twenty Lives is a historical book written by Cornelius Nepos, a Roman biographer and historian, in 1907. The book consists of biographies of twenty famous Greeks and Romans, including Themistocles, Alcibiades, Aristides, Cimon, Pausanias, Lysander, Nicias, Agesilaus, Epaminondas, Pelopidas, Timoleon, Dion, Iphicrates, Phocion, Demosthenes, Alexander the Great, Eumenes, Demetrius, Pyrrhus, and Hannibal. Each biography provides a detailed account of the individual's life, achievements, and legacy. Nepos highlights the virtues and vices of these historical figures, and their impact on ancient Greek and Roman history. The book is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, Twenty Lives is an informative and engaging book that provides a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential figures in ancient history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Greece and Rome.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.