The Life of Phocion
Written by Plutarch and Bernadotte Perrin
Narrated by Andrea Giordani
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Phocion is one of the many Grecian Politician’s lives detailed in Plutarch’s Parallel Lives stories. Phocion, also known as “TheGood” was known for being one of the most beloved and change-inspiring Greek politicians of his time. Elected a military stratego many times, his prowess within the army was highly regarded. His fierce opposition to many of theruling classes and his willingness to fight for what he believed in was ultimately what lead to his execution.
Plutarch
Plutarch was a Greek biographer and essayist, known primarily for his Lives and Moralia. He is classified as a Middle Platonist. Plutarch’s surviving works were written in Greek, but intended for both Greek and Roman readers.
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