Oxford World's Classics Catiline's Conspiracy, the Jugurthine War, Histories, (Paperback)

from JVioland

A conspiracy to overthrow the Roman Republic is exposed by the prosecutor Cicero. It made Cicero's career. You must know quite a bit of how Roman government had been run in order to follow the tortuous path of discovering the culprits and bringing them to justice. Our system is far more efficient.

from stillatim

Sallust is surely one of the most fascinating fellows of the ancient world. Here's a taste of his biography: he attacked Cicero in 52 (failed), was kicked out of the senate in 50. He backed Caesar (smart), but when Caesar sent him to help Antonius, he, well, failed. Two years later he was sent to...

from stillatim

Sallust is surely one of the most fascinating fellows of the ancient world. Here's a taste of his biography: he attacked Cicero in 52 (failed), was kicked out of the senate in 50. He backed Caesar (smart), but when Caesar sent him to help Antonius, he, well, failed. Two years later he was sent to...