Plutarch's Lives of the Gracchi (1892) - Paperback

by Plutarch (Author), George Edward Underhill (Editor)

Plutarch's Lives of the Gracchi is a historical and biographical book that was originally written by Plutarch in the 1st century AD. The book has been translated into English by William Watson Goodwin and was published in 1892. The book focuses on the lives of two brothers, Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus, who were Roman politicians and reformers during the late 2nd century BC. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social context of the time, including the struggles between the aristocracy and the common people, the expansion of the Roman Empire, and the corruption and greed of the ruling class. It also explores the personal lives of the Gracchi brothers, their upbringing, education, and political ideals. The book is divided into two parts, with each part focusing on the life of one of the Gracchi brothers. The first part covers the life of Tiberius Gracchus, who was a tribune of the plebs and advocated for land reform and the redistribution of wealth. The second part covers the life of Gaius Gracchus, who was also a tribune of the plebs and continued his brother's work, advocating for political and social reform, as well as the extension of Roman citizenship to non-Roman Italians. Overall, Plutarch's Lives of the Gracchi is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of two of Rome's most influential political figures and their impact on the course of Roman history. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the issues of social justice, political reform, and the struggle for power that continue to be relevant today.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.