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A review by guojing
Sprzysiężenie Katyliny i Wojna z Jugurtą by Sallust
4.0
Fascinating and timeless. Many of Sallust's imprecations against Rome and the Romans could just as easily be made today against Washington and the American politicians. The greed and corruption which seemed to be the very purpose of high office in Rome is comparable to that of America, with its unending line of lobbyists and election contributions.
The first history - that on the Jugurthine War - was preferable, with better narrative style, more information given, and a more clear portrait of the state of affairs; The Conspiracy of Catiline seemed rushed, mildly discursive, though more too the point. Both painted an intriguing picture of the Rome just before the ultimate fall of the Republic, giving insight into why this tragic downfall happened.
The first history - that on the Jugurthine War - was preferable, with better narrative style, more information given, and a more clear portrait of the state of affairs; The Conspiracy of Catiline seemed rushed, mildly discursive, though more too the point. Both painted an intriguing picture of the Rome just before the ultimate fall of the Republic, giving insight into why this tragic downfall happened.