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Life of Alexander
Book • 1971
Plutarch's 'Life of Alexander' is part of his 'Parallel Lives' series, where he compares Alexander the Great with Julius Caesar.
The work emphasizes the personal character and anecdotes of Alexander, rather than providing a comprehensive historical account.
Plutarch uses various contemporary sources, though he acknowledges their unreliability.
The biography highlights Alexander's upbringing, his relationship with Aristotle, and his military campaigns, often using small incidents to reveal his character and virtues.
Plutarch's approach is more about illuminating the moral and personal aspects of Alexander's life than detailing every historical event.
The work emphasizes the personal character and anecdotes of Alexander, rather than providing a comprehensive historical account.
Plutarch uses various contemporary sources, though he acknowledges their unreliability.
The biography highlights Alexander's upbringing, his relationship with Aristotle, and his military campaigns, often using small incidents to reveal his character and virtues.
Plutarch's approach is more about illuminating the moral and personal aspects of Alexander's life than detailing every historical event.
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