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valerius maximus full name

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valerius maximus

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during what reign did valerius maximus live

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tiberius’

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who wrote a collection of anecdotes called facta et dicta memorabalia

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valerius maximus

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how many books is valerius maximus “Facta et Dicta Memorabilia”

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9

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what work of valerius maximus is a collection of anecdotes

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“Facta et Dicta Memorabilia”

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what works flatters tiberius from saving rome from sejanus

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valerius maximus “Facta et Dicta Memorabilia”

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what are books 1-9 of valerius maximus’ “Facta et Dicta Memorabilia” about

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§ Book I: religion, omens, prodigies
§ Books II: social customs
§ Books III and IV: virtuous conduct (fortitude, moderation, humanity,
etc.)
§ Books VII and VIII: a miscellaneous group including good fortune,
military stratagems, famous law-suits, eloquence, and many other items
§ Book IX: evil conduct

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