Sallust (1830)

Sallust (1830) is a historical book written by the Roman historian and politician, Sallust. The book contains two of Sallust's most famous works, the Bellum Catilinae and the Bellum Jugurthinum. The Bellum Catilinae is a detailed account of the conspiracy led by the Roman senator, Catiline, to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC. The Bellum Jugurthinum, on the other hand, is a narrative of the Jugurthine War between Rome and the Numidian king, Jugurtha, in the 2nd century BC. Sallust's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions, rhetorical devices, and his ability to create a compelling narrative. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of ancient Rome, as well as the motivations and actions of the key players in the events he describes. Overall, Sallust (1830) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history or the art of historical writing. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the political intrigue and military conflicts of one of the most powerful empires in 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.