Historia Alexandri Magni vs In Catilinam: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Historia Alexandri Magni

Historia Alexandri Magni Quintus Curtius Rufus · 1481 ★★★★☆ 3.9 312 pages · ≈ 5 h 47 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of In Catilinam

In Catilinam Cicero · 1475 ★★★★☆ 3.9 174 pages · ≈ 3 h 13 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
In Catilinam is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 5 for Historia Alexandri Magni.

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