Books About Rome (Ancient Rome, Fiction, etc)

This collection of books about Rome offers an interesting mix of both fiction and non-fiction titles. For those who are interested in learning more about the history and culture of the city, there are books like A History of Rome, Rome: A Cultural and Literary Companion, and The Roman World. For readers interested in a more immersive experience, there are titles like Rubicon, I, Claudius, and A Day In The Life of Ancient Rome. Whether you want to learn more about the city or just enjoy a good story, this list of books about Rome has something for everyone.

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25th April 2023 in books & literature
Books About Rome (Ancient Rome, Fiction, etc)
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  • 1

    I, Claudius

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    SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

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    The Twelve Caesars

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    Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic

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    Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar

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    Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome

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    The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

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    The Roman Revolution

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    Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave

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    Pagans and Christians

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    The First Man in Rome

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    City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

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    Twice Freed

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    The Roman Triumph

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    The Thieves of Ostia

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    Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician

  • 17

    Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy

  • 18

    The Corrupting Sea: A Study of Mediterranean History

  • 19

    Rome: An Archaeological Guide

  • 20

    The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

  • 21

    Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town

  • 22

    The Emperor in the Roman World

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    Shopping in Ancient Rome: The Retail Trade in the Late Republic and the Principate

  • 24

    The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World

  • 25

    Perpetua's Journey: Faith, Gender and Power in the Roman Empire

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    Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World

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    Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

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    The Eternal City: Rome & the Origins of Catholic Christianity

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    Eating Rome: Living the Good Life in the Eternal City

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    Rome Tales (City Tales)

  • 31

    A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome: Daily Life, Mysteries, and Curiosities