Sallust
Gaius Sallustius Crispus, commonly known as Sallust, was a Roman historian and politician, known for his works on the history of the late Roman Republic, including 'The Conspiracy of Catiline' and 'The Jugurthine War'.
Books
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1. Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories
The Conspiracy of Catiline and The Jugurthine War
This book is a combination of three works by a Roman historian and politician, focusing on the political and military events of the late Roman Republic. It first covers the conspiracy led by Catiline in 63 BC, then shifts to the war against Jugurtha in North Africa, and finally provides a fragmentary history of Rome from 78-67 BC. The author uses these events to critique the moral decay of Rome, highlighting the corruption, greed, and ambition that he believed led to the fall of the Republic.
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2. Catiline's Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories
This work by Sallust is a historical account focusing on two significant events in Roman history: Catiline's Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War. The narrative delves into the political machinations and moral decay of the Roman Republic, highlighting the ambitious and treacherous plot led by Catiline to overthrow the government. It also chronicles the conflict with Jugurtha, the King of Numidia, emphasizing the corruption and incompetence within the Roman political system. Through these accounts, Sallust offers a critical examination of the decline of Roman virtues and the challenges faced by the Republic during times of internal and external strife.
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3. The Jugurthine War / The Conspiracy Of Catiline
A concise historical narrative of two crises that expose the moral and political decay of the late Republic: a foiled coup led by an indebted aristocrat at home, and a protracted war in Numidia against a shrewd monarch who manipulates Roman corruption with bribes and shifting alliances. Blending vivid reportage, speeches, and moral reflection, it contrasts civic virtue with greed and ambition, tracks fierce Senate debates and the rise of hard-driving commanders, and shows how victory comes through a mix of discipline, political calculation, and betrayal.
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