Sallust — De Coniuratione Catilinae

Gandavi, Cornelii Manilii, 1556. Vellum. An interesting mid-sixteenth century edition of Sallust's first and popular Roman history. A Latin edition of 'The Conspiracy of Catiline', a history chronicling the attempts to overthrow the government, attempted by the bankrupt aristocrat Catiline in 63 BC.Over time this work became a symbol of the moral and social decadence of the ruling classes of Rome.Sallust presents Catiline as a foe of the law, order, and morality. It is also clear that Sallust was clearly concerned about the moral decline of Rome during his lifetime.This was Sallust's first history. Ink annotations to the front pastedown.Paginated to the recto of each page only. In a full vellum binding. Externally, lightly discoloured and marked, as is usual with vellum binding. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Ink to the spine. Boards are a little cocked. Hinges are starting a little but remain firm. Bound without the front endpaper. Ink annotations to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. The occasional ink note to the text. Light edgewear to the first few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .