The Best Historical Novels of Rome (and a few extras!)
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Ancient Rome was once the center of the world...and the stories of its mighty republic's rise and fall contains all the history of the modern city and all the drama of modern life. These books are the best of the best. I know because I'm addicted to Roman Historical Novels...I've read 'em all, so you don't have to. These are the most moving, exciting, political, thrilling, sexy, intriguing books on the topic. Enjoy!!!
The very best of the best of Roman Historical Fiction -- In no particular order:
Caesar; Caesar's Women; The October Horse
Colleen McCullough is not to be missed!!! McCullough is a master of historical fiction and deserves her reputation.
The Fall of Rome: A Novel of a World Lost
Rubicon: A Novel of Ancient Rome
Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome
Gods and Legions: A Novel of the Roman Empire
Augustus: The Life of Rome's First Emperor
The Flames of Rome: A Novel
Julian: A Novel
The Course of Honor
Caesar's Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome
The Ides of March: A Novel
Robert Graves
You must read these if you read nothing else in your life!!!
I, Claudius
A clip of Episode One
This is a must see for any true fan of the era.
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Cleopatra and Octavian face-off in a scene from HBO's Rome.
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- This is a great site. The list of books are fantastic. I have read some of the books and I will read the others that are listed here. I love historical novels. Thanks for the great job :-) ......
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