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Catiline's Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories (Paperback)
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Catiline's Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Sallust was one of the first classical historians to move beyond a
dry recitation of fact to paint sharp-edged portraits of the moral
and political degeneration of the Roman Republic. Sallust's abrupt
and distinctive style is the perfect vehicle for his moral urgency,
bitter condemnation, and satirical cynicism. William W. Batstone's
new translation, which includes the fragmentary Histories, captures
the severity of his Latin style. Catiline's Conspiracy describes
the bloody rebellion led by the depraved and disaffected Catiline.
For Sallust it was especially disturbing because of the
unprecedented nature of the crime and the danger it caused. The
Jugurthine War offers a graphic depiction of the war against the
king of Numidia, highlighting the power struggles in Rome and the
brutal battles in Africa. A wide-ranging introduction sets Sallust
and his works in their turbulent historical context, and considers
their achievements as both history and literature. Batstone also
provides shorter introductions to each of the three works as well
as comprehensive notes, an up-to-date bibliography, and maps of the
Mediterranean, Italy, and Africa.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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