1655 Alexander the Great Quintus Curtius Rufus Military Conquest Greece Rome MAP

“Nothing can be lasting when reason does not rule.” ― Quintus Curtius Rufus, Histories of Alexander the Great

This famous and important work by Quintus Curtius was inspired by the celebrated Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great and was written, more than likely, during the reign of Caligula in Rome. The style of Quintus Curtius’s writing was a directly in line with Livy, whose work on the people of Rome greatly influenced the writing of “Histories of Alexander the Great.” Curtius describes the strange and mysterious things that Alexander the Great encounters on his military expedition and does so with great historical acumen. This book, along with Livy and Tacitus, should always be considered part of the canon of ancient world texts.

Published in 1655, this Courbé French edition was translated by Pierre de Ryer and features an incredible folding map of Alexander the Great’s campaign through Asia.

Item number: #2905

Price: $499

RUFUS, Quintus Curtius

De la vie et des actions d'Alexandre le Grand. De la traduction de Monsieur de Vaugelas. Avec les suppleḿens de Iean Freinshemius sur Quinte Curce, traduits par Pierre de Ryer.

Paris : Chez Augustin Courbé, 1655.

Details:

Collation complete with all pages: [40], 773, [47]

Language: French

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~9in X 7in (23cm x 18cm)

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