In Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 4, Plutarch offers us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of history's most influential figures. Through his meticulous research and vivid storytelling, he brings to life the struggles, triumphs, and moral dilemmas faced by individuals such as Alcibiades, Coriolanus, and Timoleon.

Plutarch's skillful exploration of the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of historical events makes this book a compelling read for anyone interested in ancient history. His ability to capture the essence of each character and the social, political, and cultural context in which they lived adds depth and richness to the narratives.

While some may find the dense historical detail overwhelming, those who enjoy delving into the intricacies of ancient civilizations will surely appreciate the depth and breadth of Plutarch's work. Overall, Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 4 is a thought-provoking and illuminating read that sheds light on the lives and legacies of some of antiquity's most intriguing personalities.

Book Description:
Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings. The surviving lives contain twenty-three pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman, as well as four unpaired, single lives.

Plutarch was not concerned with writing histories, as such, but in exploring the influence of character, good or bad, on the lives and destinies of famous men. The first pair of lives the Epaminondas-Scipio Africanus no longer exists, and many of the remaining lives are truncated, contain obvious lacunae and/or have been tampered with by later writers.

In this copy-right expired 11-volume translation from the Loeb Classical library, the order of the paired lives is rearranged to present the Greek lives in chronological order.

Vol 4 presents the paired lives of Alcibiades & Coriolanus, two notorious turncoats, and Lysander & Sulla, two military commanders who imposed drastic changes in civil government in their respective countries.