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

Sallust

ISBN 10: 0140441328 / ISBN 13: 9780140441321

Published by Penguin Classics, 1964

Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0140441328I5N10

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 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Jugurthine War / The Conspiracy of ...
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Date: 1964
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket