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Historical Fiction - Roman Genre

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Books in the Historical Fiction - Roman genre:

Quo Vadis (1897)

In the last days of the Roman Empire, a pagan soldier sees a beautiful girl and decides he must have her as his concubine. But unknown to him, Ligia is a Christian intent on living a pure life, even as Nero's ruthless persecution sweeps the city. Rea... View More

Author(s): Henryk Sienkiewicz
Illustrator(s): Howard Pyle

Young Trajan (1931)

In this story of old Rumania, Frosina goes to school to learn weaving, but learns much more when she is called home again.

Junior Literary Guild
Junior Literary Guild - 1931

The Forgotten Daughter (1933)

In second century Rome the daughter of a centurion is raised as a slave.

Author(s): Caroline Dale Snedeker
Illustrator(s): Dorothy P. Lathrop

Newbery Honor Book
Newbery Honor Book - 1934

Roman Fountain (1940)

A novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the yearning for fulfillment in life. Set in Italy, the novel intricately weaves together themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning, all against the backdrop of a picturesque... View More

Author(s): Hugh Walpole
Illustrator(s): C. Walter Hodges

The Emperor’s Physician (1944)

Sergius was the personal doctor of the Emperor. Young, handsome, strong and very sure, he was the logical man for a mission to Palestine where he was to work with Luke Galen of Caesarea. Sergius went up and down the land of the Jews with Luke, meetin... View More

Author(s): J. R. Perkins
Illustrator(s): Lynd Ward

The Eagle of the Ninth (1954)

During the Roman occupation of Britain, young Marcus Flavius Aquila searches for his father and the Eagle, symbol of honor of his father's command. Read online at Internet Archive.... View More

Author(s): Rosemary Sutcliff
Illustrator(s): C. Walter Hodges

The Eagle of the Ninth (1954)

During the Roman occupation of Britain, young Marcus Flavius Aquila searches for his father and the Eagle, the symbol of honor of his father's command.

Author(s): Rosemary Sutcliff
Illustrator(s): C. Walter Hodges

Mystery of Mont Saint-Michel (1955)

A group of French schoolmates explore the history of the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.

Author(s): Michel Rouzé
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Detectives in Togas (1956)

Seven Roman schoolboys help uncover a dangerous criminal in ancient Rome.

Author(s): Henry Winterfeld
Illustrator(s): Charlotte Kleinert

Detectives and Togas (1957)

Seven Roman schoolboys help uncover a dangerous criminal in ancient Rome.

Author(s): Henry Winterfeld
Illustrator(s): Charlotte Kleinert

The Siege and Fall of Troy (1962)

A retelling of the story of the Trojan War is based upon accounts by the Greek and Latin historians as well as Homer. Read online at archive.org... View More

Author(s): Robert Graves
Illustrator(s): C. Walter Hodges

Asterix in Britain (1966)

The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Miranda the Great (1967)

When the barbarians invade Rome, Miranda leads the kittens to safety in the coliseum. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Eleanor Estes
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Asterix at the Olympic Games (1968)

Gluteus Maximus, a Roman legionnaire, is chosen to represent Rome at the Olympics. While training, he encounters Asterix and Obelix, who outdo him thanks to a magic potion. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and Cleopatra (1969)

Cleopatra Queen of Egypt bets Julius Caesar that her Egyptians can build a palace in Alexandria within three months. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix the Gaul (1969)

The year is 50 BC, and all of Gaul is occupied except for one small village. How much longer can Asterix, Obelix and their friends resist the Roman Empire? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix the Gladiator (1969)

The Romans have captured Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who will throw him to the lions. To rescue him, Asterix and Obelix become gladiators themselves. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Mystery of the Roman Ransom (1969)

When the seven Roman schoolboys try to give their teacher a slave, he will have none of it and the detectives in togas are plunged into another mystery.

Author(s): Henry Winterfeld
Illustrator(s): Fritz Biermann

Asterix the Legionary (1970)

Asterix and Obelix enlist as legionnaires in order to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans forcibly conscripted. The two find Tragicomix and succeed in causing the biggest commotion ever on a battlefield. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix in Spain (1971)

When the Romans take Huevos y Bacon’s son hostage, they discover that Little Pepe is a terrible handful. Asterix and Obelix step in to save him. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

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