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Factorum Dictorumque Memorabilium Libri Novem; Volume 113

Factorum Dictorumque Memorabilium Libri Novem; Volume 113

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Letters & EssaysQuotationsAncient Rome

ISBN10: 1248188993
ISBN13: 9781248188996
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Oct 11 2011
Pages: 816
Weight: 2.47
Height: 1.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Romanian

Factorum et Dictorum Memorabilium Libri Novem (Nine Books of Memorable Deeds and Sayings) is a collection of historical anecdotes and moral exempla compiled by Valerius Maximus, a Roman writer of the early 1st century AD. The work is divided into books, each focusing on a specific virtue or vice, and presents stories drawn from Roman history and, to a lesser extent, foreign sources. These narratives served as illustrative examples for orators and writers, providing a rich source of material for rhetorical and moral instruction. Valerius Maximus's collection offers insights into Roman values, social customs, and historical perspectives, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and intellectual landscape of the early Roman Empire. The enduring popularity of Factorum Dictorumque Memorabilium throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance attests to its significance as a repository of classical wisdom and a guide to ethical conduct.

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