The book "Parallel Lives. Volume 2: Solon - Poplikolas - Themistocles - Camillus - Pericles - Fabius Maximus" by the famous author Plutarch is part of a large project of historical biographies comparing the lives of prominent figures of Ancient Greece and Rome. This volume contains the biographies of such prominent personalities as Solon, who introduced reforms in Athens; Poplikolas, archon and reformer in Sparta; Themistocles, an Athenian strategist who led the Greek coalition during the wars of independence; Camillus, a famous Roman military leader; Pericles, an Athenian statesman of the Golden Age of Athens; Fabius Maximus, an outstanding Roman general who played an important role in the Roman-Carthaginian wars. The book offers the reader to study the life and activities of each of these figures, as well as draw a parallel between their life paths and achievements.