Gaius Sallustius Crispus was born in Amiternum, a city in the Sabine region, around 86 BC. He rose through the Roman political career, serving as tribune of the plebs and later as governor of the province of Africa Nova. Involved in scandals, he was expelled from the Senate but returned after supporting Julius Caesar. After his political career, Sallustius dedicated himself to historical writing. His most famous works are 'The Conspiracy of Catiline' (Bellum Catilinae), which narrates Catiline's coup attempt in 63 BC, and 'The War of Jugurtha' (Bellum Iugurthinum), about the war against King Jugurtha of Numidia. Sallustius is known for his concise and incisive style, his insightful analyses of character and motivation, and his interest in themes such as corruption and moral decay. He died around 30 or 20 BC.