De Gestis Alexandri Magni Regis Macedonum Libri Qui Supersunt Octo; Volume 1

<p><i>De Gestis Alexandri Magni Regis Macedonum Libri Qui Supersunt Octo</i> Volume 1 offers a valuable Latin text recounting the history of Alexander the Great. Written by the Roman historian Quintus Curtius Rufus this work provides a detailed albeit sometimes embellished account of Alexander's campaigns character and legacy. This edition edited by Anton Baumstark makes the surviving eight books of Curtius Rufus's history accessible to students and scholars of classical literature and ancient history.</p> <p>Curtius Rufus's narrative while not always considered entirely accurate remains a significant source for understanding the popular perception of Alexander in the Roman world. His writing style is engaging and his portrayal of Alexander as a complex and often flawed hero has ensured the work's enduring appeal. This volume is essential for anyone studying the history of Alexander the Great or Roman historiography.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>