06.29.2017 - By latinitium.com
Down through the centuries, many authors have penned histories of Roman
literature in Latin. Whereas most of these works are often quite lengthy,
the Historia critica litterarum Latinarum, book from which this text is
taken is uncommon in its brevity. Written by Thomas Vallaurius, the passage
treats the Roman historian Q. Curtius Rufus who wrote a compelling history
of Alexander the Great’s deeds. While you listen to the audio you can
follow along in the transcription.