De Catilinae Coniuratione

De Catilinae Coniuratione, or 'The Conspiracy of Catiline,' recounts one of the most pivotal episodes in Roman history. Sallust’s detailed narrative explores the motivations and machinations behind Catiline’s attempt to overthrow the Roman Republic. This edition offers readers an accessible entry point into Sallust’s elegant Latin prose and provides valuable insights into the political turmoil of the late Republic. Sallust’s analysis delves into the moral decay and political corruption that fueled Catiline’s rebellion, offering timeless lessons about the fragility of republics and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Students of history, political science, and classical literature will find this work essential for understanding the forces that shaped the Roman world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.