Lives of Fabius Maximus and Marcellus

by Plutarch  ·  translated by Julian K. Morrow

A new English translation, made directly from the original language.

One was Rome's shield, the other its sword. Together they reveal how Rome survived Hannibal.

This English translation is an original work, © 2026 Julian K. Morrow / Lucilius Press — all rights reserved. The underlying ancient text is in the public domain.