Book : Catilines Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories..

-Titulo Original : Catilines Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories (oxford Worlds Classics)

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Oxford University Press

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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. Sallusts abrupt and distinctive style is the perfect vehicle for his moral urgency, bitter condemnation, andsatirical cynicism. William W. Batstones new translation, which includes the fragmentary Histories, captures the severity of his Latin style. Catilines Conspiracy describes the bloody rebellion led by the depraved and disaffected Catiline. For Sallust it was especially disturbing because of theunprecedented 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 turbulenthistorical 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 Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expertintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. About the Author William Batstone is Professor of Greek and Latin at Ohio State University.