1680 Alexander the Great Quintus Curtius Rufus Military Conquest Greece Rome

“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.

This rare 1680 two-volume edition was translated into French by du Ryer. A tremendous copy of “The Histories of Alexander the Great!”

Item number: #1259
Price: $399

RUFUS, Quintus Curtius

De la Vie et des actions d'Alexandre le Grand, de la traduction de M. de Vaugelas, 3e édition sur une nouvelle copie de l'autheur qui a été trouvée depuis la première et la seconde impression, avec les supplémens de Jean Freinshemius sur Quinte Curce, traduits par feu M. Du Ryer.

A Paris : Chez Loüis Billaine ..., M. DC. LXXX.

Details:

Collation complete with all pages; 2 volumes:
Vol. 1: [50], 445
Vol. 2: 435, [1]
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Language: French
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)
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