Publisher's Synopsis
The Catiline and Jugurtha of Sallust is a historical book written by the Roman historian Sallust, first published in 1882. The book is a compilation of two of Sallust's most famous works, namely the Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War. The Catiline Conspiracy is a narrative of the events that took place in Rome during the year 63 BC, when Lucius Sergius Catilina, a Roman senator, attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic. Sallust provides a detailed account of the conspiracy, including the motives of Catiline and his followers, the actions of the Roman Senate, and the eventual defeat of the conspiracy.The Jugurthine War, on the other hand, is a historical account of the war between the Roman Republic and the Numidian king Jugurtha, which took place from 112 to 105 BC. Sallust provides a vivid description of the war, including the battles, the political intrigue, and the eventual defeat of Jugurtha.Overall, The Catiline and Jugurtha of Sallust is a valuable historical text that offers insight into the political and military events of ancient Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history and the development of the Roman Republic.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.
