How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic

(Part of the Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)

by Sallust

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An energetic new translation of an ancient Roman masterpiece about a failed coup led by a corrupt and charismatic politician

In 63 BC, frustrated by his failure to be elected leader of the Roman Republic, the aristocrat Catiline tried to topple its elected government. Backed by corrupt elites and poor, alienated Romans, he fled Rome while his associates plotted to burn the city and murder its leading politicians. The attempted coup...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691212368

ISBN13:9780691212364

Release Date:May 2022

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 4.7" x 6.9"

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