Plutarch: The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans

This hardcover edition is in fair condition, showing typical signs of library use such as shelf wear and minor edge fraying on the spine. The absence of a dust jacket is consistent with its status as an ex-library copy. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings beyond library identifiers.

"The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans" by Plutarch is a classic work published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. in 1952. This edition features the renowned Dryden Translation, offering a detailed exploration of the biographies of significant figures from Greek and Roman history. Published in Chicago, London, and Toronto, this edition is part of the esteemed Britannica Great Books series. Plutarch's work is pivotal in the study of classical history and biography, providing insights into the lives and virtues of notable statesmen and military leaders. This particular volume is an ex-library copy, indicating previous institutional ownership but ensuring its preservation as a scholarly resource. The book is bound in a sturdy hardcover with no dust jacket, a common feature for library editions, and has maintained its structural integrity despite signs of wear.