The Jugurthine War Of C. Sallustius Crispus (1886)

By Sallust, Charles George Herbermann, Charles George Sallust

Book Overview

""The Jugurthine War of C. Sallustius Crispus"" is a historical account of the Roman Republic's conflict with Jugurtha, the king of Numidia, in the 2nd century BCE. Written by the Roman historian Sallust, the book provides a detailed narrative of the war, including the political and military strategies employed by both sides. It also delves into the corruption and greed of the Roman aristocracy, as well as the role of individual leaders such as Marius and Sulla in the conflict. This 1886 edition includes a translation by Charles George Herbermann, as well as a preface and notes on the historical context of the war. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Roman history and military strategy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166179680
• ISBN13: 9781166179687
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"