Salustian

Salustian refers to anything related to Gaius Sallustius Crispus, a Roman historian and politician who lived from 86 BC to 35 BC. He is known for his historical works, primarily "The Conspiracy of Catiline" (Bellum Catilinae) and "The Jugurthine War" (Bellum Jugurthinum). These works offer detailed accounts of significant events in Roman history during his lifetime, characterized by a critical and analytical approach to the motivations and actions of prominent figures. Sallust's writing style is often described as concise, vigorous, and moralizing, employing a Latin prose that influenced later historians and writers.

His political career was marked by his association with Julius Caesar. Sallust served as a quaestor, tribune of the plebs, and later as governor of the province of Africa Nova. However, his political ambitions were sometimes overshadowed by accusations of corruption and financial impropriety. Despite these controversies, his historical writings have provided invaluable insights into the late Roman Republic, a period of intense political upheaval and civil strife. His focus on the moral decline of the aristocracy and the dangers of unchecked ambition remains a significant theme in his extant works. The term Salustian, therefore, encompasses his literary contributions, his political life, and the historical context he inhabited.