# Who Frontinus Was, Why He Is Important, And Why You Should Read Him

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Podcast: [Quintus Curtius](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quintus-curtius-216861)
Published: 2025-08-30T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Several days ago I published a new, annotated translation of the "Stratagems" of Frontinus. It is a vastly underappreciated classic of military theory. In this podcast, I present the work and the author. I also explain why "Stratagems" is unique, and why it is a superb manual on leadership and how to prevail in any conflict.

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