A collection of stories and facts found in nearly one thousand years of Roman history, including how many animals were killed in the games that marked the opening of the Colosseum, fine-diing recipes that were given to empress Livia to help cure her tonsillitis, why a dinner party invite from the emperor Domitian was a not a good thing and more.
A biography of Roman politician Cicero, drawing from his speeches and letters to his close friend Atticus to trace his activities as military leader, political advisor, and defender of freedom.
Presents a profile of the enigmatic Roman emperor, placings his formative years against a backdrop of first-century events and chronicling his successful efforts to end a century of disorder and warfare in the Empire.
Chronicles the life of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, discussing his studies, rise to power, impact on the Roman Republic, duel with Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, and other related topics.
