Cost of Glory

Dramatic retellings of Plutarch's Parallel Lives for modern audiences KI-Zusammenfassung

Alex Petkas Zur Website › History · EN · 124 Folgen · zuletzt 14.09.2026

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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more.

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