Sallust's Histories Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jugurthine War (1838)

Sallust's Histories Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jugurthine War is a historical account of two major events in ancient Rome - the conspiracy of Catiline and the Jugurthine War. The book was originally written in Latin and was translated into English in 1838. The first part of the book deals with the conspiracy of Catiline, which took place in 63 BC. Catiline, a Roman senator, plotted to overthrow the Roman government and seize power for himself. Sallust provides a detailed account of the conspiracy, including the motives of the conspirators, their plans, and the actions taken by the government to thwart the plot. The second part of the book deals with the Jugurthine War, which took place in North Africa in the 2nd century BC. The war was fought between Rome and Jugurtha, the king of Numidia. Sallust provides a detailed account of the war, including the causes of the conflict, the battles that took place, and the eventual defeat of Jugurtha. Throughout the book, Sallust provides insights into the political and social climate of ancient Rome. He also offers his own opinions on the events he describes, making the book both a historical account and a commentary on the state of Roman society at the time. Overall, Sallust's Histories Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jugurthine War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and politics.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.