Themistocles is a biography written by Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, that chronicles the life and career of Themistocles, an Athenian statesman and general who played a significant role in the Persian Wars. The book begins with Themistocles' early life and education, and goes on to detail his rise to power in Athens, including his successful efforts to build up the Athenian navy and his role in the Battle of Marathon. The book also explores Themistocles' political career, including his rivalry with Aristides and his eventual exile from Athens. Plutarch delves into Themistocles' personal life as well, including his relationships with his wife and children, and his eventual death in Persia. Throughout the book, Plutarch provides insight into the political and cultural climate of Athens during Themistocles' lifetime, as well as the military strategies and tactics employed during the Persian Wars. Overall, Themistocles is a thorough and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek history and politics, as well as the life of one of its most important figures.THIS 38 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.