Delphi Complete Works of Cornelius Nepos

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The friend of Cicero, Atticus and Catullus, Cornelius Nepos wrote short popular biographies of Greek and Roman commanders. The lives are composed in a concise, readable style and they are invaluable for their use of reliable sources. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin texts.  This comprehensive eBook presents Nepos’ complete extant works, with relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Nepos’ life and works* Features the complete extant works of Nepos, in both English translation and the original Latin* Concise introduction to the extant works* Features John Selby Watson’s translation of LIVES OF EMINENT COMMANDERS* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables* Includes Watson’s original footnotes* Provides a special dual English and Latin text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students* Features a bonus biography – discover Nepos’ ancient world* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresCONTENTS:The TranslationLIVES OF EMINENT COMMANDERSThe Latin TextCONTENTS OF THE LATIN TEXTThe Dual TextDUAL LATIN AND ENGLISH TEXTThe BiographyBRIEF BIOGRAPHY: CORNELIUS NEPOS