Sallust (86–c. 35 bc) is the earliest Roman historian of whom complete works survive, a senator of the Roman Republic and younger contemporary of Cicero, Pompey and Julius Caesar. His Catiline’s War tells of the conspiracy in 63 bc led by L. Sergius Catilina, who plotted to assassinate numerous senators and take control of the government, but was thwarted by Cicero. Sallust’s vivid account of Roman public life shows a Republic in decline, prey to moral corruption and inte...

Sallust'Äôs "The Catiline Conspiracy" is a masterful historical account that delves into the political machinations and social unrest of late Republican Rome, particularly during the tumultuous year of 63 BCE. With a meticulous narrative style, Sallust employs a concise, vigorous prose that reflects both urgency and depth, making the complex web of conspiracies and moral dilemmas accessible to the reader. The work stands as a crucial primary source for understanding Roman history, showcasi...

A literal translation. According to Wikipedia: "Gaius Sallustius Crispus, usually anglicised as Sallust (86 BC c. 35 BC) was a Roman historian, politician, and novus homo from a provincial plebeian family. Sallust was born at Amiternum in the country of the Sabines and was a popularis, opposer of the old Roman aristocracy throughout his career, and later a partisan of Julius Caesar. Sallust is the earliest known Roman historian with surviving works to his name, of which we have Catiline's ...

Der Krieg gegen Jugurtha (Bellum Iugurthinum) von Sallust ist eines der bedeutendsten historiographischen Werke der römischen Antike und beleuchtet einen entscheidenden Abschnitt der späten Römischen Republik. Im Mittelpunkt steht der langwierige und komplizierte Konflikt zwischen Rom und Jugurtha, dem König von Numidien, der von 111 bis 105 v. Chr. dauerte. Der Krieg war nicht nur ein militärisches, sondern vor allem ein politisches Drama, das die tiefgreifenden moralischen und strukturel...

In his incisive work, "History of Catiline's Conspiracy," Sallust delves into the political turmoil of late Republican Rome, vividly narrating the dramatic events surrounding the infamous conspiracy led by Lucius Sergius Catilina in 63 BCE. Sallust's succinct and penetrating prose exemplifies the literary style of Roman historiography, marked by a blend of moral reflection and political analysis. The text serves as both a historical chronicle and a moral treatise, revealing the decay of Ro...

Die Verschwörung des Catilina (De coniuratione Catilinae) von Sallust ist eine der bedeutendsten historischen Schriften der römischen Antike. Das Werk schildert die sogenannte Catilinarische Verschwörung, einen gescheiterten Umsturzversuch des römischen Senators Lucius Sergius Catilina im Jahr 63 v. Chr. Catilina plante, mit Unterstützung unzufriedener Adliger, verschuldeter Ritter und sozialer Außenseiter die politische Ordnung der Römischen Republik zu stürzen und durch Gewalt und Terror...

The book presents two works of the Roman historian Sallust describing two important events of his time: the Jugurthine War and the Catilinarian conspiracy. The Jugurthine War was a conflict between the Roman Republic and Numidia, a kingdom on the north African coast approximating modern Algeria. The Catilinarian conspiracy was a plot devised by Catiline with the help of a group of aristocrats and disaffected veterans, to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC.

Gaius Sallustius Crispus, or "Sallust" (86BC - 35BC) was a Roman historian and politician, from a well-known plebian family. Sallust was a lifelong opponent of the old Roman Aristocracy throughout his career, and later a partisan of Julius Caesar.Sallust is the earliest known Roman historian with surviving works to his name, of which we have The Catiline Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War (about Rome's war against the Numidians from 111 to 105 BCE), and the Histories (of which only a f...

Two of Sallusts most famous works, The Conspiracy of Catiline and Jugurthine War, are presented here. The first takes us to the year 63 B.C. as it discusses the corruption of Catiline. The second is a brief yet fascinating monograph describing the war in Numida between

A literal translation. According to Wikipedia: "Gaius Sallustius Crispus, usually anglicised as Sallust (86 BC – c. 35 BC) was a Roman historian, politician, and novus homo from a provincial plebeian family. Sallust was born at Amiternum in the country of the Sabines and was a popularis, opposer of the old Roman aristocracy throughout his career, and later a partisan of Julius Caesar. Sallust is the earliest known Roman historian with surviving works to his name, of which we have Catiline'...

Gaius Sallustius Crispus, or Sallust, was a renowned Roman historian and a decided partisan of Caesar. After his retirement from statesmanship, Sallust devoted his time to the writing of literary and historical works that focused on great persons and events of his age. Although a lesser-known Roman historian, Sallust has become particularly revered for his intention to write scholarly, not merely anecdotal, discussions of events. Nietzsche described his style as “compact, severe, with as m...

Gaius Sallustius Crispus (86-34 BC), or Sallust, was a renowned Roman historian and a decided partisan of Caesar. After his retirement from statesmanship, Sallust devoted his time to the writing of literary and historical works that focused on great persons and events of his age. Although a lesser-known Roman historian, Sallust has become particularly revered for his intention to write scholarly, not merely anecdotal, discussions of events. Nietzsche described his style as "compact, severe...