Ix: Demetrius And Anto... - Plutarch's Lives, Volume

Plutarch credits Demetrius for winning his own victories, whereas he notes that many of Antony's greatest triumphs were actually won by his generals in his absence.

Through these two lives, Plutarch illustrates the Platonic concept that "great natures produce great vices as well as virtues". A Study in Excess and Self-Destruction Plutarch's Lives, Volume IX: Demetrius and Anto...

Volume IX remains a pivotal text for understanding the transition from the Hellenistic world to the Roman Empire, offering the sole continuous account of Demetrius’ career and a nuanced (if moralizing) look at the man who nearly ruled Rome alongside Cleopatra. Plutarch • Comparison of Demetrius and Antony Plutarch credits Demetrius for winning his own victories,

A Greek king of the Hellenistic period known for his innovative siege engines and erratic brilliance. Plutarch highlights his loyalty to his father, Antigonus, and his early humanity, but ultimately records a life spiraling into indolence and wine. Plutarch • Comparison of Demetrius and Antony A

Plutarch’s Parallel Lives , specifically of the Loeb Classical Library edition , presents a fascinating departure from his typical biographical formula. While Plutarch generally highlights virtuous men to inspire imitation, the pairing of Demetrius Poliorcetes and Mark Antony serves as a stark "negative example".