Sallust Jugurtha (1902)

By Sallust

Book Overview

Sallust Jugurtha is a historical work by the Roman historian Sallust, which was first published in 1902. The book recounts the story of Jugurtha, the King of Numidia, who waged a long and brutal war against the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BC. Sallust's account is based on a combination of historical sources and his own personal experiences as a senator and general in the Roman army. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrait of the political and military landscape of ancient Rome, as well as the complex personalities and motivations of the key players in the conflict. Sallust's writing style is characterized by its clarity, concision, and rhetorical flair, and his work is considered a classic of Roman historiography. This edition of Sallust Jugurtha includes extensive notes and commentary to help modern readers understand the historical context and significance of the events described in the book.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: 1120698111
• ISBN13: 9781120698117
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"