Quintus Curtius Rufus
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Quintus Curtius Rufus was a Roman historian, likely active in the 1st century AD. He is known solely for his surviving work, Historiae Alexandri Magni, more fully titled Historiarum Alexandri Magni Ma
Quintus Curtius Rufus. Historia Alexandri Magni. Leiden: Elzevier, 1664.
Qui. Curse En La Vie Alexand. Le Grand, illumination from manuscript located at the Laurentian Library of Florence.
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Alexander the Great
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Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336 BC until his death. He was the son of Philip II, born to him by his four
Quintus Curtius Rufus
…Alexandri Magni. Leiden: Elzevier, 1664. Occupation Historian Language Latin Citizenship Roman Empire Genres Biography, history Subject Life and times of Alexander the Great Literary movement Silver age of Latin literature Years active first century AD Notable works Histories of Alexander the Great Qui. Curse En La Vie…
Detail from the Alexander Mosaic (created c. 120–100 BC)
Archaeological site of Pella, Greece, Alexander's birthplace
Roman medallion depicting Olympias, Alexander's mother
Philip II of Macedon, Alexander's father