Some Great Greek Roman and Medieval Fiction
Explore the best Greek, Roman, and Medieval fiction books! Dive into epic tales of ancient heroes, legendary battles, and timeless love stories in this curated list of historical novels.
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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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Gates of Fire
by Steven Pressfield
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared …
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Tides of War
by Steven Pressfield
Brilliant at war, a master of politics, and a charismatic lover, Alcibiades was Athens’ favorite son and the city’s greatest general. A prodigal follower of …
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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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The Sword of Attila
by Michael Curtis Ford
Only one man has the power and courage to preserve Rome from utter destruction-but to save the Empire, he must first overcome the Sword of …
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Emperor
by Conn Iggulden
This critically acclaimed novel takes the reader on a breathtaking journey from the grandeur of Rome to the savagery of its most far-flung provinces, as …
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Emperor
by Conn Iggulden
After being captured and ransomed by pirates and left to seek revenge on foreign soil, Julius Caesar is reunited with his lifelong friend, Marcus Brutus, …
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Emperor
by Conn Iggulden
Follows the exploits of Julius Caesar on the fields of battle as he leads Rome's legions on a trail of conquest that takes them beyond …
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Imperial Governor
by George Shipway
Londinium¿s burning. . .This does for the Roman governor, Suetonius Paulinus, what I, CLAUDIUS did for the stuttering Emperor whose armies invaded Britain in AD43: …
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Augustus: A Novel
by John Williams
A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves' I, Claudius," "Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a …
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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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Patrick
by Stephen R. Lawhead
Slave, soldier, lover, hero, saint,—his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. His memory will outlast the ages. Born of a noble …
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The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read #1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah's Book Club Selection The “monumental masterpiece” …
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Glastonbury
by Donna Fletcher Crow
Sweeping through 1500 years of history, Glastonbury tells the story of Christianity in England--from the first confrontations between druids and Christians to the dissolution of …