Sallust

Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War (eBook, ePUB)

A Captivating Account of Roman Politics, Corruption, and Warfare
Übersetzer: Watson, J. S.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Sallust's "Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War" represents a critical exploration of political corruption and moral decay within the Roman Republic. Written in a concise yet powerful prose, Sallust employs an emphatic rhetorical style, interweaving historical analysis with vivid character portrayals to unveil the motivations behind Catiline's conspiracy and the struggles against Jugurtha. The work reflects the turbulent context of the late Republic, a period marked by civil strife and the erosion of traditional Roman virtues, emphasizing themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of power. As a Roman historian and politician, Sallust's own experiences in the political sphere heavily influenced his writing. His involvement in the tumultuous events of his time, including the Jugurthine War, provides him with unique insights into the nature of political machinations. Sallust's disillusionment with the corruption of his fellow senators may have compelled him to call for reforms, making his analyses not only a reflection of historical events but also a commentary on the ethical responsibilities of leadership. Readers seeking to understand the intricacies of Roman political culture, as well as the perennial themes of ambition and moral consequence, will find "Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War" an indispensable text. Sallust's incisive narrative invites reflection on the lessons of history that resonate powerfully even in contemporary society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664646316
• Artikelnr.: 58499447

Autorenporträt

Sallust (86 - c.¿35 BC), was a Roman historian and politician from an Italian plebeian family. Probably born at Amiternum in the country of the Sabines, Sallust became a partisan of Julius Caesar (100 to 44 BC) around 50 BC. He is the earliest known Latin-language Roman historian with surviving works to his name. As a writer, Sallust was primarily influenced by the works of the 5th-century BC Greek historian Thucydides. During his political career he amassed great and ill-gotten wealth from his governorship of Africa.On his return to Rome he purchased and began laying out the famous Gardens of Sallust, which were later inherited by the emperors.