Download or read book Plutarch’s Pragmatic Biographies written by Susan G. Jacobs and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Plutarch’s Pragmatic Biographies, Susan Jacobs argues that the Parallel Lives portray historical leaders solving problems familiar to statesmen and generals. By linking victories and defeats to moral character, strategic insights and practical skills, Plutarch provided lessons in effective leadership.