Roman Empire - Historical Fiction
Explore the best historical fiction books set in the Roman Empire. Dive into gripping tales of emperors, gladiators, and ancient intrigue. Discover your next epic read today!
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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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The Eagle of The Ninth
by Rosemary Sutcliff
SUMMARY: Marcus, a young Roman centurion, sets out on a mission to Britain to discover what happened to the ill-fated Ninth Legion, which his father …
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Under the Eagle
by Simon Scarrow
It is the year 42 AD, and Centurion Macro, battle-scarred and fearless, is in the heart of Germany with the Second Legion, the toughest in …
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Sand of the Arena
by James Duffy
AD 63: The Roman Empire rules the Mediterranean and the gladiatorial games are awash in blood. For Quintus Honorius Romanus, the games are pure entertainment--until …
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Fire in the East
by Harry Sidebottom
In a first installment of a best-selling British series that illuminates modern issues through retellings of historical events, third-century Roman defender Ballista takes increasingly extreme …
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The Fight for Rome
by James Duffy
The second book in the series moves the action from the gladiator arena to the battlefield as Quintus and his friends are forced to fight …
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Gladiatrix
by Russell Whitfield
The Ancient Roman public's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The Emperor Domitian's passion for novelty and variety in the arena has given …