Everyone knowsthe famous figures of the Roman Empire: Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Brutus, and more. And sure, we learn plenty about Ancient Rome in school and from the History channel, but sometimes we wonder how life truly was during the Republic’s primetime of power and domination. From ...
This is a book that I have had sat on my Kindle for far too long, I do adore this author and I have read several of his books. Nero is the first book in the trilogy and it is a great introduction to his family and how he became known as Nero. Set in AD 37 in Ancient Rome,...
Shadi Bartsch, a classics professor at the University of Chicago who has degrees from Princeton, Harvard and UC Berkeley and has written several books about ancient Rome. “I don’tthink Romans knew what a shark was” (though naval battles were held in the arena, she notes). The scene ...
- a novel of ancient Egypt Colleen McCullough: Masters of Rome - epic historical fiction, from the Republic to the Empire Andrés Neuman: Traveller of the Century* - the great German novel, in Spanish? Patrick O'Brian: The Aubrey/Maturin books - a naval lieutenant and a penniless ...
Drawing from his well of knowledge on semiotics and ancient literature, Umberto Eco crafted a complex and enticing novel that’s difficult to put down. Though it’s his debut novel, The Name of the Rose is one of the best-selling books ever published. Renaissance and Early Modern Europe 10...
There are also differing opinions about how closely historical fiction books must stick to the truth. Some historical novels chronicle true events that happened in the real world with as much accuracy and authenticity as possible. Others lean more heavily on the author’s imagination, and even inc...
His thoughts about finishing a book, the fact that we leave the characters on the last page to never “see” them again is relatable too. Who has never reached the end of a book thinking “That’s all? What will become of them now?”. He muses over our relationship with books, our...
Romanfiction.com is the homepage of Alex Gough, author of the Amazon bestselling Carbo of Rome series. Please browse to find out more about my books, as well as reviews of other Roman fiction works, musings about Ancient Rome and archaeological photos from my journeys....
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Research, research, and then research some more.Historical fiction relies on the details. You’ve got to understand everything about the period you’re featuring—even if you end up changing some features of it. While researching, don’t just rely on history books. Look for first-hand accoun...