Historia Alexandri Magni vs In Catilinam: Which Should You Read?
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Historia Alexandri Magni
The Roman historian's account of the conquests of Alexander the Great is one of the primary sources of our knowledge of the Macedonian conquest and its leader.
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In Catilinam
Emile and Juliette Hazel have just purchased what will be their final home, set in a little clearing an hour's drive from the nearest town. Here, they think, is the place for an idyllic retirement, isolated from the…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- In Catilinam is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 5 for Historia Alexandri Magni.
- In Catilinam has the widest readership — 773 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Historia Alexandri Magni | In Catilinam | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (773) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (1) |
Reception
| Historia Alexandri Magni | In Catilinam | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 773 |
| Editions | 79 | 28 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 547 |
| Reading it now | — | 30 |
| Written reviews | — | 52 |
| Wikipedia attention | 9 | 1987 |
| Pages | 312 | 174 |