Factorum Dictorumque Memorabilium Libri Novem; Volume 1

<p><i>Factorum et Dictorum Memorabilium Libri Novem</i> by Valerius Maximus is a collection of historical anecdotes and notable sayings compiled during the reign of Tiberius. This first volume presents a wealth of examples drawn from Roman history and to a lesser extent from foreign cultures intended to provide moral instruction and illustrate virtues and vices. Valerius Maximus' work served as a popular source of exempla for writers and orators throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance offering valuable insights into the social and ethical values of the Roman world. This edition provides students and scholars with access to a foundational text in Latin literature showcasing the enduring influence of classical thought on Western culture.</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>