C. Sallusti Crispi De Bello Catilinario Et Jugurthino

In this clear, scholarly rendering of Sallust’s two famed histories, listeners are guided through the turbulent final years of the Roman Republic. The first part recounts the conspiracy of Catiline, a desperate plot that shocks the Senate and exposes the fragility of Rome’s political institutions. The second part shifts to North Africa, where the ambitious king Jugurtha challenges Roman authority, revealing the clash of cultures and the corrupting influence of ambition.

An introductory essay frames the texts with a concise biography of the author, highlighting his role as a populist tribune and his bitter experience of exile from the Senate. The editor also explains the complex manuscript tradition, offering insights into how modern scholars have reconstructed the most reliable version. Listeners will appreciate the blend of vivid historical narrative and thoughtful commentary that brings ancient Rome to life.