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Curtius, Quintus

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798609465535

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

This comprehensive collection includes all of Quintus Curtius's important essays from 2016 to January 2020. The range of topics is diverse and compelling, and includes history, moral and ethical philosophy, travel and exploration, language, and the wisdom of the Near East. These penetrating and inspiring writings provide a window into a philosophy of life based on a belief in achievement through struggle, the redemptive power of wisdom, the value of moral goodness, and the necessity of direct personal experience.

Each essay stands alone by itself, conveniently allowing the book to be opened and read at any place, and at any time. Annotated, with illustrations and a detailed index for easy reference.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This book is a collection of Quintus Curtius's most important essays covering the period from 2016 to 2019. The range of topics includes history, moral philosophy, travel and exploration, language, and wisdom from the Near East. "No branch of knowledge," as the author says, "is tangential to the curve of wisdom." These writings provide a window into a philosophy of life based on a belief in achievement through struggle, wisdom, moral goodness, and direct experience. Cover art by James Seehafer.

From the Inside Flap

Quintus Curtius is the pen name of author, translator, and attorney George J. Thomas. His published translations include Cicero's "On Duties," "On Moral Ends," "Stoic Paradoxes," Sallust's "Conspiracy of Catiline and War of Jugurtha," and Cornelius Nepos's "Lives of the Great Commanders." He resides in Kansas City and can be found at qcurtius.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798609465535
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 713