The Catiline And Jugurtha Of Sallust (1882)

By Sallust

Book Overview

The Catiline and Jugurtha of Sallust is a historical text written by the ancient Roman historian Sallust. It was originally written in Latin and was published in 1882 in English. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a historical account of the Roman politician Catiline and his failed conspiracy against the Roman Republic in 63 BC. The second part of the book is a biography of the Numidian king Jugurtha and his wars against Rome in the 2nd century BC. Sallust's writing style is known for being concise and vivid, and his accounts of these two historical figures are no exception. He provides detailed descriptions of the political and social climate of Rome during these periods, as well as the actions and motivations of the key players involved. The book is often studied by historians and scholars as a primary source for understanding the events and figures of ancient Rome. It is also considered a classic work of historical literature, with its engaging narrative style and insightful analysis of the political and social issues of the time. Overall, The Catiline and Jugurtha of Sallust is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome or the art of historical writing.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: 1104482681
• ISBN13: 9781104482688
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"