The Jugurthine War/The Conspiracy of Catiline (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Sallust

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140441328 ISBN 13: 9780140441321

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1975

Synopsis

The Conspiracy of Catiline (his first published work) contains the history of the memorable year 63. Sallust adopts the usually accepted view of Catiline, and describes him as the deliberate foe of law, order and morality, and does not give a comprehensive explanation of his views and intentions. Catiline had supported the party of Sulla, to which Sallust was opposed.

Sallust's Jugurthine War is a valuable and interesting monograph. We may assume that Sallust collected materials and put together notes for it during his governorship of Numidia. Here, too, he dwells upon the feebleness of the senate and aristocracy.

About this title

About the Author:

Sallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus), (86-34 BC), was a Roman historian. His principal works are theBellum Catilinae, on the conspiracy of Catiline and his account of the Jugurthine War, Bellum Jugurthinum.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 1975
• ISBN 10: 0140441328
• ISBN 13: 9780140441321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240