The Makers of Rome

Discover the incredible lives of some of Rome's most influential leaders in this selection of biographies from Plutarch's Roman Lives. From soldierly Marcellus to eloquent Cato and cautious Fabius, learn about the personalities, careers, and military campaigns that shaped Rome's earliest days as a republic to the establishment of the Empire. Plutarch also delves into the problems of statecraft and power, illustrating the Roman people's genius for political compromise that led to their mastery of the ancient world.