Cool books on Ancient Rome and Greece

Explore the best books on Ancient Rome and Greece! Discover classic and modern reads about history, myths, and legends from these legendary civilizations.

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Grass Crown

by Colleen McCullough

New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough returns us to an age of magnificent triumphs, volcanic passions, and barbaric cruelties. Throughout the Western world, great …
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Fortune's Favorites

by Colleen McCullough

With incomparable storytelling skill, New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough brings Rome alive in all her majesty—and illuminates the world of those favored by …
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Caesar's Women

 

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Caesar

 

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The October Horse

by Colleen McCullough

Now in paperback--the sweeping epic of ancient Rome from the #1 bestselling author of "The Thorn Birds" that brings to life Gaius Julius Caesar during …
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Antony and Cleopatra

by Colleen McCullough

Acclaimed novelist McCullough presents her eagerly awaited seventh novel in her popular Roman series. Packed with battles on land and sea, politics, conspiracy, love affairs, …
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The Ten Thousand

by Michael Curtis Ford

In Ancient Greece, an army of mercenaries, camp followers, dreamers, and glory seekers sets off to help a rebellious foreign general. In the months that …
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Gods and Legions

 

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The Last King

 

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The Sword of Attila

by Michael Curtis Ford

TWO MEN. TWO WORLDS. ONE MOMENT OF DESTINY... For centuries, Rome had ruled from Africa to the wilds of Britain. Now, from across a broad …
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Caesar's Legion

 

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Pride of Carthage

by David Anthony Durham

This epic retelling of the legendary Carthaginian military leader’s assault on the Roman empire begins in Ancient Spain, where Hannibal Barca sets out with tens …
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I, Claudius

by Robert Graves

Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to …
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Claudius the God

by Robert Graves

A modern classic of historical fiction written in the form of Claudius's autobiography. Claudius the God is the second part of Robert Graves's two-part account …
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Pompeii

by Robert Harris

BESTSELLER - "Terrific... gripping... A literally shattering climax." -- The New York Times Book Review All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens …
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Imperium

by Robert Harris

A tale inspired by the writings of Tiro, Cicero's confidential secretary, traces the life of the ancient Roman orator from his beginnings as a young …
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Memoirs of Hadrian

by Marguerite Yourcenar

Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, Memoirs of Hadrian has received international acclaim since its first publication in …
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Creation

by Gore Vidal

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure–in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal’s original manuscript–Creation offers a captivating grand tour …
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Julian

by Gore Vidal

The remarkable bestseller about the fourth-century Roman emperor who famously tried to halt the spread of Christianity, Julian is widely regarded as one of Gore …
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Memnon

by Scott Oden

Through the deathbed recollections of a mysterious woman, the life of Memnon of Rhodes (375-333 BCE) unfolds with brilliant clarity. It is a record of …
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Funeral Games

by Mary Renault

“Renault’s best historical novel yet.... Every detail has solid historical testimony to support it.”–New York Review of Books After Alexander’s death in 323 B.C .his …
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