Summary of Sallust's Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 Everyone should strive to live a life of silence, like cattle, which nature has designed to be submissive to their stomachs. The glory of riches and appearance is fleeting, but the glory of prowess is distinguished and everlasting.
#2 Nature shows different paths to different people. It is a splendid thing to do well for the advantage of your commonwealth, but it is also acceptable to speak well. And while it is not an equal glory that attends the writer of affairs and their author, it is still difficult to write about the conduct of affairs.
#3 L. Catilina, a nobleman, had great strength of mind and body, but a wicked and crooked disposition. He spent his young manhood fighting internal wars, slaughter, seizures, and civil disharmony. He was incited by the community’s corrupt morals.
#4 The Romans were a militia of free men who, after they had conquered their enemies, turned their attention to protecting their freedom and their fatherland. They had a statutory command, and the name of the command was kingship.

Sujets

• Histoire
• Roma (serie de televisión)
• Ancient history
• Rome
• Ancient
• History

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• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 10 mai 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9798822501669
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Sallust's Catilines War, The Jugurthine War, Histories
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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Everyone should strive to live a life of silence, like cattle, which nature has designed to be submissive to their stomachs. The glory of riches and appearance is fleeting, but the glory of prowess is distinguished and everlasting.

#2

Nature shows different paths to different people. It is a splendid thing to do well for the advantage of your commonwealth, but it is also acceptable to speak well. And while it is not an equal glory that attends the writer of affairs and their author, it is still difficult to write about the conduct of affairs.

#3

L. Catilina, a nobleman, had great strength of mind and body, but a wicked and crooked disposition. He spent his young manhood fighting internal wars, slaughter, seizures, and civil disharmony. He was incited by the community’s corrupt morals.

#4

The Romans were a militia of free men who, after they had conquered their enemies, turned their attention to protecting their freedom and their fatherland. They had a statutory command, and the name of the command was kingship.

#5

The Roman people were able to achieve so much because they were willing to work hard, and they were generous with their money. They were also fair in war and in peace, and they took care of themselves and their commonwealths.

#6

After the Romans had defeated the Carthaginians, they began to desire money and empire. The first time an army of the Roman people became accustomed to love-affairs and drink, they seized and looted everything.

#7

When riches began to be a source of honor and glory, command and power, prowess began to dull. Young men were attacked by luxury, avarice, and haughtiness. They placed little weight on their own property and desired that of others.

#8

Catiline was a politician in Rome who was plotting to take over the city. He was surrounded by bodyguards who were responsible for every depravity and deed. He enticed many young men to join his cause, and would use them for whatever deed he needed.

#9

Catiline was a Roman politician who was planning to overthrow the government. He called together all those who had the most to gain from the conspiracy, including many members of the senatorial and equestrian orders.

#10

During the consulship of L. Tullus and M’. Lepidus, P. Autronius and P. Sulla were punished for their involvement in the Catiline conspiracy. A contemporary was Cn. Piso, who was being spurred by want and wicked habits to disrupt the commonwealth.

#11

The Romans were able to defeat their enemies because they were courageous and loyal to each other. However, they were not able to win because their enemies had more resources and power.

#12

Catiline was planning to launch a coup against the Roman government. He promised his followers riches, respect, and glory if they helped him. He also insulted the people who were against him, hoping that they would join his side.

#13

Catiline was also trying to bring over many men and women who had incurred large debts through their lavish lifestyles. They would help him burn the city, and then he would either bring over their husbands or kill them.

#14

Catiline was a candidate for the consulship, and he was planning to use Antonius as a tool to carry out his schemes. However, Cicero was prepared for him, and he set snares for the consul.

#15

When the news of the conspiracy against the city was announced to Cicero, he was shocked. The consuls were given the power to raise an army and wage war, and they used that power to protect the city.