The history of Ancient Rome has been passed down to us through official accounts, personal letters, annotated words of great orators and the considered histories of powerful men. It is found on inscriptions, in private memoirs and official reports from every corner of the Empire. Over 150 pieces are collected in this autobiography of Ancient Rome, from the written accounts
The history of Ancient Rome has been passed down to us through official accounts, personal letters, annotated words of great orators and the considered histories of powerful men. It is found on inscriptions, in private memoirs and official reports from every corner of the Empire. Over 150 pieces are collected in this autobiography of Ancient Rome, from the written accounts of Caesars and slaves, generals and poets on major battles, conspiracy and politics to the minutiae of everyday life and includes amongst them: How to keep a slave, by Cato the Elder; The Life of a Roman Gentleman by Pliny the Younger; Gang Warfare in Rome, by Cicero; a Chariot Fight, by Julius Caesar; Female Athletes and Gladiators, by Juvenal; the Eruption of Vesuivius, by Pliny the Younger; Nero Murders Britannicus, by Tacitus; On Going to bed with Cleopatra, by Mark Antony; Homosexuals in Rome, Juvenal; Alaric the Visogoth Sacks Rome,by Jordanes; The Great Fire of Rome, by Tacitus; Gladitorial Shows, by Seneca; Two Days in the Life of an Emperor's Son, Marcus Aurelius.
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Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many
The Mammoth Book
of anthologies, including the bestselling
On the Edge
and
Endurance and Adventure
.
He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in
New Statesman
, the
Independent
,
Time Out
and
the Guardian
. He lives in Herefordshire with h
Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many
The Mammoth Book
of anthologies, including the bestselling
On the Edge
and
Endurance and Adventure
.
He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in
New Statesman
, the
Independent
,
Time Out
and
the Guardian
. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children.