Coriolanus

Coriolanus is a biography written by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, chronicling the life of the Roman general and politician Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. The book details Coriolanus' rise to power in the Roman Republic, his military campaigns against Rome's enemies, and his eventual downfall due to his arrogance and contempt for the common people. Plutarch provides insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome during Coriolanus' time, as well as the complex relationships between the city's ruling class and its plebeians. The biography also explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Coriolanus is considered a classic work of ancient history and has been influential in shaping modern perceptions of the Roman Republic.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plutarch's Lives: V12 Harvard Classics, by Plutarch . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181782.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.