Publisher's Synopsis
Sallust's Histories Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jugurthine War is a historical account of two pivotal events in ancient Rome. The book, originally written in Latin, was translated into English in 1838. The first part of the book details the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman senator who plotted to overthrow the government in 63 BC. Sallust describes the events leading up to the conspiracy, the involvement of various Roman politicians, and the eventual defeat of Catiline's army. The second part of the book recounts the Jugurthine War, a conflict between Rome and the Numidian king Jugurtha in the 2nd century BC. Sallust provides a detailed account of the war, including the political and military strategies employed by both sides. The book is considered a valuable historical source for understanding the political and military climate of ancient Rome.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.
