Charles George Herbermann Sallust
The Jugurthine War of C. Sallustius Crispus is a historical account of the war between Rome and Jugurtha, the king of Numidia, in the 2nd century BC. Written by the Roman historian Sallust, the book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the war, the battles fought, and the eventual defeat of Jugurtha by the Roman army. The book also delves into the political and social climate of Rome at the time, highlighting the corruption and greed of the ruling elite. This 1886 edition of the book, translated by Charles George Herbermann, includes a preface and introduction by the translator, as well as footnotes and annotations to aid in understanding the historical context and references. Overall, The Jugurthine War of C. Sallustius Crispus is a valuable historical account of an important conflict in ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.