Dictorum Factorumque Memorabilium Libri IX, by Valerius Maximus, is a collection of historical anecdotes and notable sayings from Roman history and other cultures. Written in Latin, this work provides valuable insights into the moral and cultural values of the Roman world. This edition, 'Ad Optimorum Librorum Fidem Editi...', has been carefully edited to ensure fidelity to the best available texts.
Valerius Maximus' compilation served as a source of exempla for writers and orators throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Its enduring appeal lies in its rich store of stories illustrating virtues and vices, making it an indispensable resource for understanding classical thought and rhetoric.
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