Sallust

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Definition

Gaius Sallustius Crispus (86-35 BCE), better known as Sallust, was a Roman statesman and historian. He turned away from an unsuccessful career in both politics and the Roman army, choosing instead on a writing career and produced three major works: Bellum Catilinae (Catiline's War), Bellum Jugurthinum (Jugurthine War), and Histories. Unfortunately, his works would almost be forgotten under decades later. His writing style and perspective would influence American and well as 17th-century English politicians.

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  • 86 BCE - 35 BCE
    Life of Roman historian Sallust.
  • c. 42 BCE - c. 40 BCE
    Sallust writes his Bellum Jugurthinum.
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