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The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jurgurthine War

The Conspiracy Of Catiline And The Jurgurthine War

Sallust

Paperback

Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 116265838X
ISBN13: 9781162658384
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.47 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jugurthine War is a historical account written by the Roman historian Sallust. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman senator who attempted to overthrow the government in 63 BC. Sallust describes the events leading up to the conspiracy, including Catiline's political ambitions and his recruitment of fellow senators and disgruntled citizens to join his cause. The book also includes speeches made by both Catiline and Cicero, a prominent politician who exposed the conspiracy and brought Catiline to justice.The second part of the book focuses on the Jugurthine War, a conflict between Rome and the Numidian king Jugurtha in the 2nd century BC. Sallust provides a detailed account of the war, including the political and military strategies employed by both sides. The book also explores the corruption and greed of Roman officials, who were willing to betray their own country for personal gain.Overall, The Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jugurthine War is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome. Sallust's vivid descriptions and use of speeches make the book an engaging read for anyone interested in Roman history or politics.To such men no toil was unusual, no place was difficult or inaccessible, no armed enemy was formidable; their valor had overcome every thing. But among themselves the grand rivalry was for glory; each sought to be first to wound an enemy, to scale a wall, and to be noticed while performing such an exploit. Distinction such as this they regarded as wealth, honor, and true nobility. They were covetous of praise, but liberal of money; they desired competent riches but boundless glory.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.

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