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Sallust��s History Of The Conspiracy Of Catiline, And Jugurthine War (1855) is a historical account of two significant events in ancient Rome, written by the Roman historian Gaius Sallustius Crispus, commonly known as Sallust. The first part of the book deals with the conspiracy of Catiline, a Roman senator who attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC. Sallust provides a detailed account of the conspiracy, the motives of the conspirators, and the actions of the Roman authorities to suppress it. The second part of the book focuses on the Jugurthine War, a conflict between Rome and the Numidian king Jugurtha in the 2nd century BC. Sallust describes the causes and events of the war, as well as the political and military strategies used by both sides. The book provides valuable insights into the political and social conditions of ancient Rome, and is considered a significant work in the field of Roman history. This particular edition of the book was published in 1855 and includes a preface by the editor, as well as notes and a glossary to aid the reader in understanding the historical context and language of the text.With English Notes For The Use Of Schools.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.