Caius Crispus Sallustius The Historian (1715)

By Sallust

Book Overview

Caius Crispus Sallustius The Historian is a book written by the ancient Roman historian Sallust and was first published in 1715. The book is a collection of Sallust's historical writings that cover the period from the Jugurthine War to the Catilinarian Conspiracy. Sallust was a contemporary of Julius Caesar and a member of the Roman Senate. He was known for his vivid and dramatic style of writing, which made his works popular among readers of his time. In this book, Sallust provides a detailed account of the political and social events that shaped Rome during his lifetime. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the Jugurthine War, which was fought between Rome and Jugurtha, the king of Numidia. Sallust provides a detailed account of the war, including the political intrigue and corruption that surrounded it. The second part of the book covers the Catilinarian Conspiracy, a plot by the Roman senator Catiline to overthrow the government. Sallust provides a vivid description of the conspiracy and the events that led to its downfall. Overall, Caius Crispus Sallustius The Historian is an important historical work that provides a valuable insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome. Sallust's vivid and dramatic style of writing makes the book an engaging read for anyone interested in Roman history.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: 116459463X
• ISBN13: 9781164594635
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"