Sallust's Catiline: With Explanatory Notes And A Special Vocabulary (1884) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437067040)

Sallust's Catiline is a book that was originally written by the Roman historian Sallust in the 1st century BC. This particular edition of the book was published in 1884 and features explanatory notes and a special vocabulary to help readers better understand the text. The book tells the story of Lucius Sergius Catilina, a Roman senator who attempted to overthrow the government in 63 BC. Sallust's account is known for its vivid descriptions of the political and social climate of the time, as well as its portrayal of the characters involved in the conspiracy.The explanatory notes provided in this edition help readers to navigate the historical context and understand the nuances of the Latin language used in the original text. The special vocabulary section includes definitions and translations of key terms and phrases, making the book accessible to both scholars and casual readers.Overall, Sallust's Catiline is an important historical text that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Roman history, and this edition provides valuable tools for understanding and interpreting the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sallust
ISBN-10: 1437067042
ISBN-13: 9781437067040
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d