Source edition
Appianus. Appiani Historia romana, Volume 1. Mendelssohn, Ludwig, editor. Leipzig: Teubner, 1879.
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Summary
This work is a fragmented historical narrative depicting the military and political events in North Africa during the Jugurthine War fought between the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Numidia. The narrative primarily focuses on the escape of the Numidian general Bomilcar and the harsh military operations conducted by the Roman commander Metellus in response. As the conflict progresses, the focus shifts to the tense peace negotiations between the Roman generals Marius and Sulla and King Bocchus of Mauretania. Beneath the surface of these diplomatic talks, a web of deception and traps is spun as each side attempts to outmaneuver the other. Through these episodes, the work vividly reconstructs the grim realities of ancient warfare and the intricate strategic calculations of its key players.
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