C. Sallusti Crispi Opera Quae Supersunt, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Language: Latin

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0259804517 / 9780259804512

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Print on Demand. This book presents a meticulously researched analysis of the life and political career of Gaius Sallustius Crispus, a prominent Roman historian and politician of the 1st century BC. The author delves deeply into Sallust's writings, particularly his historical monographs on the Jugurthine War and the Catiline Conspiracy, to shed light on his political views, literary style, and influence on Roman historiography. The book provides a comprehensive examination of Sallust's historical methods, exploring his use of sources, his narrative techniques, and his portrayal of historical figures. It also analyzes Sallust's political and moral philosophy, examining his views on the nature of power, the role of the individual in society, and the causes of Rome's decline. By situating Sallust within the broader context of Roman historiography, the author demonstrates his significance as a transitional figure between the annalistic tradition and the more analytical and literary approach of later Roman historians. The book argues that Sallust's innovations in historical writing, particularly his use of speeches and dramatic narrative, had a profound impact on the development of Roman historical literature. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and insightful portrait of Sallust as both a historian and a political thinker, illuminating his contributions to Roman historiography and his enduring influence on our understanding of the late Roman Republic. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
C. Sallusti Crispi Opera Quae Supersunt, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Author
Friedrich Kritz
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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Language
Latin
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9780259804512
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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