Plutarch's Lives of Galba and Otho is a historical book that was first published in 1890. The book is a collection of biographies of two Roman emperors, Galba and Otho, who reigned during the tumultuous period known as the Year of Four Emperors. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, wrote these biographies in the 1st century AD, and they are considered some of the earliest and most reliable accounts of these two emperors.The book begins with a detailed account of Galba's life, including his early years, military campaigns, and eventual rise to power as emperor. Plutarch describes Galba as a stern and principled leader who was respected by his soldiers but struggled to win the support of the Roman people. The biography also covers Galba's short reign as emperor, which was marked by political turmoil, economic instability, and military unrest.The second half of the book focuses on Otho, who succeeded Galba as emperor after a brief civil war. Plutarch portrays Otho as a charismatic and ambitious leader who was popular among the Roman people but lacked the military experience and political savvy necessary to govern effectively. The biography covers Otho's short and tumultuous reign, which was marked by political intrigue, military conflict, and personal tragedy.Overall, Plutarch's Lives of Galba and Otho provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social upheaval that characterized ancient Rome during this turbulent period. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Rome and the lives of its emperors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.