Sallust's History Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline, And Jugurthine War (1855) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437231984)

Sallust's History of the Conspiracy of Catiline, and Jugurthine War is a historical account written by the Roman historian Sallust in the first century BC. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman senator who attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC, and the second part covering the Jugurthine War, a conflict between Rome and the Numidian king Jugurtha in the 2nd century BC.Sallust's account of the conspiracy of Catiline is a vivid portrayal of the political turmoil and corruption that plagued Rome at the time. He describes the conspirators' plans and motivations, as well as the efforts of Cicero, the Roman consul, to uncover and thwart the plot. The second part of the book deals with the Jugurthine War, which was fought between Rome and the North African kingdom of Numidia. Sallust provides a detailed account of the military campaigns and political maneuverings that led to Rome's victory.Overall, Sallust's History of the Conspiracy of Catiline, and Jugurthine War is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the political and military history of ancient Rome. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.With English Notes For The Use Of Schools.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: 1437231985
ISBN-13: 9781437231984
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d