Sallust's History Of The War Against Jugurtha, And Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline (1841)

By Sallust and E a Andrews

Book Overview

Sallust's ""History of the War Against Jugurtha, and of the Conspiracy of Catiline"" is a historical account of two significant events in ancient Rome. The book, originally written in Latin, was published in 1841 and has since been translated into English. The first part of the book covers the war against Jugurtha, the king of Numidia, who rebelled against Rome in 112 BCE. Sallust describes the political and social conditions that led to the war, as well as the military campaigns and battles that took place. He also provides insight into the characters and motivations of the key players, including Jugurtha, the Roman generals, and the politicians back in Rome. The second part of the book focuses on the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman politician who attempted to overthrow the government in 63 BCE. Sallust provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conspiracy, including the economic and political turmoil in Rome at the time. He also describes the actions of Catiline and his followers, as well as the efforts of the Roman government to stop the conspiracy. Throughout the book, Sallust offers his own commentary on the events and the people involved. He is critical of the corruption and greed that he sees in both the Roman aristocracy and the Numidian monarchy. He also praises the virtues of the Roman republic and its institutions, even as he acknowledges its flaws and weaknesses. Overall, Sallust's ""History of the War Against Jugurtha, and of the Conspiracy of Catiline"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the politics, society, and military history of ancient Rome.With A Dictionary And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166046915
• ISBN13: 9781166046910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"