Sallust

V

Historian whose account of Caesar's speech is quoted by Augustine.

Of the rape of the Sabine women, and other iniquities perpetrated in Rome’s palmiest days.

Historian quoted by Augustine regarding Roman equity and virtue.

XVIII

Roman historian whose writings are quoted to document Rome's moral decline after the destruction of Carthage.

Chapter XXI: Cicero's Opinion of the Roman Republic

Roman historian cited for his description of the Roman republic as 'utterly wicked and profligate.'

XXII

Historian whose writings describe the corruption of Sylla and the republic.

III

Historian quoted regarding the Trojan origin of Rome.

Chapter X: The Price of Empire and the Illusion of Peace

Roman historian quoted for his description of early Roman simplicity and later envy-driven wars.

XIV

Quoted for his critique of the lust for sovereignty.

Of the first Roman consuls, the one of whom drove the other from the country, and shortly after perished at Rome by the hand of a wounded enemy, and so ended a career of unnatural murders

Roman historian cited by Augustine for his claim that the state was ordered with justice and moderation under fear of Tarquin.

Chapter XVII

Roman historian whose summary of patrician oppression and civil discord is quoted by Augustine.

Of the ingratitude of Rome to Scipio, its deliverer, and of its manners during the period which Sallust describes as the best.

Augustine references Sallust's description of the period between the second and last Punic wars as one of greatest virtue and concord.

Of the various kinds of wars which followed the building of the temple of Concord

Referenced indirectly as one of the historians who found it difficult to explain the servile war.

Book V

Roman historian cited for praising Roman virtues and describing their desire for glory.

By What Virtues the Ancient Romans Merited That the True God, Although They Did Not Worship Him, Should Enlarge Their Empire

Roman historian quoted for his praise of Roman virtues and critique of moral decline.

Chapter XIX: True Glory vs. the Desire for Domination

Quoted regarding those who press on to glory, honor, and domination by the true way.

IX

Quoted for the maxim that the soul rules and the body serves.

Of the kings and times of the earthly city which were synchronous with the times of the saints, reckoning from the rise of Abraham.

Roman historian who acknowledged the fame of the Athenians but considered their deeds somewhat less than reported by fame.

Endnotes

Quoted on Roman history and morality.