Sallust: Bellum Catilinae
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
Sallust: Bellum Catilinae
By (Author) Sallust
Volume editor Patrick McGushin
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bristol Classical Press
1st June 1991
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
937.05
Physical Properties
Paperback
200
Width 147mm, Height 210mm, Spine 10mm
286g
Description
This is Sallust's text, Bellum Catilinae, in Latin with English introduction and notes. It is intended primarily for use by sixth-formers (upper high / secondary school) and undergraduates. The commentary concentrates on the elucidation of historical points and on the analysis of character and motive, and also explains points of grammar as they arise. The Introduction gives essential information on the life and work of Sallust along with a full explosition of his unique style. A Bibliography and Vocabulary are included.
Author Bio
Patrick McGushin was Professor of Latin, University of Western Australia, and author of a definitive commentary on Bellum Catilinae (1977).
