|
|
Sold Out
Book Categories |
Translated by S. A. Handford
Life and Writings of Sallust
THE JUGURTHINE WAR Introduction I. Preface II. Early Life of Jugurtha III. Jugurtha's Rise to Power (118-116 B.C.)
IV. Jugurtha's Defiance of Rome (116-112 B.C.)
V. The First Campaigns (111-109 B.C.)
VI. Metellus's First Campaign (109 B.C.) - I: Occupation of Vaga; Battle at the River Muthul VII. Metellus's First Campaign (109 B.C.) - II: Siege of Zama; Rebellion at Vaga VIII. Metellus's Second Campaign (108 B.C.)
IX. The New Consul (107 B.C.)
X. Marius's First Campaign (107 B.C.)
XI. Marius's Second Campaign (106 B.C.)
XII. The Betrayal of Jugurtha (106-105 B.C.)
THE CONSPIRACY OF CATILINE Introduction I. Preface II. Catiline's First Attempts at Revolution III. Early Stages of the Conspiracy IV. Party Strife at Rome V. The Betrayal of the Conspiracy VI. The Debate in the Senate and the Punishment of the Conspirators VI. Defeat and Death of Catiline Maps Select Bibliography Index
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Tina Jones
reviewed The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline on March 25, 2012
The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline
Through some strange quirk, Sallust is one of the few ancient Roman historians whose two major works have come down to us more or less intact. I had read The Jugurthine War some eight years ago, and I finally decided to read The Conspiracy of Catiline.
While Sallust is a journeyman historian, very much like Xenophon compared to Herodotus and Thucydides, he cannot give Tacitus or Livy much of a run for their sestercii. It is interesting to see Catiline from another viewpoint other than Cicero's, especially as Cicero had so much personally invested in exposing Catiline. He dined out on this reputation for many years until he gave a series of fourteen orations attacking Marc Antony, which is what sealed his doom.
Like many ancient historians, Sallust liked to make up long speeches for his protagonists and antagonists. Particularly interesting in the case of The Conspiracy of Catiline is the contrast between how Julius Caesar would have dealt with the conspiracy compared to Cato's less accepting attitude.
Unless you are a total history wonk like myself, I don't see too much to recommend about Sallust. Suetonius is ever so much more fun, even when he is making up stuff about the first twelve Caesars.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish List
X
This item is in your Collection
The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline
X
This Item is in Your Inventory
The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline, A masterpiece of dramatic narrative. Sallust (86-c.35 B.C.), who had various public offices in Rome and later a governorship in Africa, supported the political group known as the populares. He was a friend of Caesar and an opponent of Cicero. H, The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline, A masterpiece of dramatic narrative. Sallust (86-c.35 B.C.), who had various public offices in Rome and later a governorship in Africa, supported the political group known as the populares. He was a friend of Caesar and an opponent of Cicero. H, The Jugurthine War and the Conspiracy of Catiline to your collection on WonderClub |
