The Lives Of Miltiades, Cimon, Pausanias, And Aristides (1872) - Cornelius Nepos - Bog

The Lives of Miltiades, Cimon, Pausanias, and Aristides is a historical book written by Cornelius Nepos in 1872. The book is a collection of biographies of four prominent Greek figures from the 5th century BC - Miltiades, Cimon, Pausanias, and Aristides. The book begins with the life of Miltiades, who was a military commander and played a crucial role in the Battle of Marathon. The biography traces his life from his early days to his rise as a prominent figure in Athens. The second biography is of Cimon, who was a statesman and military commander. The book explores his life, his military campaigns, and his political career. The third biography is of Pausanias, a Spartan general who played a key role in the Greco-Persian Wars. The book delves into his life, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall. The final biography is of Aristides, an Athenian statesman who was known for his honesty and integrity. The book explores his life, his political career, and his role in the Persian Wars. Overall, The Lives of Miltiades, Cimon, Pausanias, and Aristides is a comprehensive historical account of four prominent Greek figures and their contributions to ancient Greek history.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.