Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories
Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories

Author: Sallust

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-02-26

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1101160586

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The only surviving works from one of the world's earliest historians, in important new translations Sallust's first published work, Catiline's War, contains the memorable history of the year 63, including his thoughts on Catiline, a Roman politician who made an ill-fated attempt to overthrow the Roman Republic. In The Jugurthine War, Sallust dwells upon the feebleness of the Senate and aristocracy, having collected materials and compiled notes for this work during his governorship of Numidia.

Fifty Key Classical Authors
Fifty Key Classical Authors

Author: Alison Sharrock

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1134709773

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A chronological guide to influential Greek and Roman writers, Fifty Key Classical Authors is an invaluable introduction to the literature, philosophy and history of the ancient world. Including essays on Sappho, Polybius and Lucan, as well as on major figures such as Homer, Plato, Catullus and Cicero, this book is a vital tool for all students of classical civilization.