Sallust's History Of The War Against Jugurtha, And Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline (1841) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104768133)

Sallust's History Of The War Against Jugurtha, And Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline is a historical work written by the ancient Roman historian and politician, Sallust. The book, first published in 1841, is a chronicle of two significant events in Roman history. The first part of the book deals with the war between Rome and the Numidian king Jugurtha, which took place in the 2nd century BC. Sallust provides a detailed account of the conflict, including the political and military maneuvers of the Roman generals, the treachery of Jugurtha's allies, and the eventual defeat of the Numidian king.The second part of the book is devoted to the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman senator who attempted to overthrow the government of Rome in 63 BC. Sallust describes the political climate of Rome at the time, the motivations of the conspirators, and the actions taken by the government to quell the rebellion. The book also includes speeches given by both Jugurtha and Catiline, which provide insight into their characters and motivations.Overall, Sallust's History Of The War Against Jugurtha, And Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline is a valuable historical document that provides a detailed account of two significant events in Roman history. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Roman history.With A Dictionary And Notes.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,E. A. Andrews
ISBN-10: 1104768135
ISBN-13: 9781104768133
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d