The Lives Of Titus Pomponius Atticus, Miltiades And Cimon (1735)

The Lives of Titus Pomponius Atticus, Miltiades and Cimon is a historical book written by Cornelius Nepos in 1735. The book is a collection of biographies of three prominent figures from ancient Greece and Rome. The first biography is of Titus Pomponius Atticus, a Roman writer, businessman, and politician who was known for his close friendship with Cicero. The biography covers his life from childhood to his death, detailing his various accomplishments and relationships.The second biography is of Miltiades, an Athenian general who led the Greeks to victory against the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. The biography explores his military career, his rise to power, and his eventual downfall.The third and final biography is of Cimon, an Athenian statesman and general who played a significant role in the Greco-Persian Wars. The biography delves into his military campaigns, his political alliances, and his eventual exile.Overall, The Lives of Titus Pomponius Atticus, Miltiades and Cimon provides a fascinating insight into the lives of three important figures from ancient history and their contributions to their respective societies.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.