"Lives of Eminent Persons, Volume 1" is the first part of the collection of works of the ancient Greek scholar Plutarch. In this book, the author examines the life and activities of a number of prominent characters of the ancient world, including the Spartan king Lytsurgus, the Athenian strategist Cimon, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great, and many others. Plutarch writes about history, philosophy and morality, trying to draw conclusions from the life path of his characters. This book is an excellent opportunity to deepen knowledge of ancient Greek and ancient Roman history, as well as to understand the views and values of ancient people.