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CaptainCrunch · 05-03-2020, 01:13 PM

Frankly if you can find the series the history of civilization by Will and Ariel Durant its worth a look though its a massive 20 book volume that covers nearly every historical period of mans history you can find the books on Rome's history.

Well worth it, though they're older books and probably hard to find.

The 12 Ceasars by Suetonis is a great read though the translation to English can be tough

Agrippa by Emma Southon. Agrippa was a facinating character she was the wife of Claudius and mother of Nero and engineered his rise to the Throne. Probably one of the most ruthless political climbers in history.

I Claudius by Robert Graves is a definate must read

I recently picked up the Storm before the Storm by Mike Duncan which goes through the rise and fall of the roman empire from battles to politics.

05-03-2020, 01:13 PM	#2
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	Frankly if you can find the series the history of civilization by Will and Ariel Durant its worth a look though its a massive 20 book volume that covers nearly every historical period of mans history you can find the books on Rome's history. Well worth it, though they're older books and probably hard to find. The 12 Ceasars by Suetonis is a great read though the translation to English can be tough Agrippa by Emma Southon. Agrippa was a facinating character she was the wife of Claudius and mother of Nero and engineered his rise to the Throne. Probably one of the most ruthless political climbers in history. I Claudius by Robert Graves is a definate must read I recently picked up the Storm before the Storm by Mike Duncan which goes through the rise and fall of the roman empire from battles to politics. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!