Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a historical biography that was originally written in ancient Greek by Plutarch, a prominent Greek historian and biographer. The book was first published in 1892 and has since been translated into several languages, including English. The biography focuses on the life of Themistocles, a prominent Athenian statesman and general who played a significant role in the Persian Wars of the 5th century BC. Throughout the book, Plutarch provides a detailed account of Themistocles' life, including his early years, his rise to power, and his eventual downfall. The biography also delves into Themistocles' military campaigns, his political strategies, and his personal life. Plutarch draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and personal anecdotes, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Themistocles.In addition to the biography itself, Plutarch's Life of Themistocles also includes a number of supplementary materials, including maps, illustrations, and footnotes that provide additional context and historical background. The book is widely regarded as a classic work of ancient history and has been praised for its vivid storytelling, meticulous research, and insightful analysis of one of the most important figures of ancient Greece.With Introduction, Critical And Explanatory Notes, Indices.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.