Roma (2007) (edit title/settings)

• Rated 4 stars

“I was surprised that I enjoyed this so much. It takes you through the beginnings of Rome from a traders campsite to the demise of Julius Caeser. You follow the story of one family's ancestors, their rises and falls as Rome changes. I thought this might be a bit bitty as you don't really get into the characters but it is all put together really well.”

• Rated 0 stars

“This book has gotten me motivated to move beyond Saylor's fictitious account and dig a bit deeper into the history of ancient Rome. Bundle that with some Italian lessons & it'll be time to plan the next trip!”

• Rated 0 stars

“Not worth finishing.”

• Rated 0 stars

“I couldn't finish this boring effort. I got through 60% and knew it was not going to get any better. Any college text book on the history of Rome would be more interesting and entertaining.”

• Rated 4 stars

“Parts seem like a collection of short stories, but there are greater themes and storylines running throughout, and the historical detail is quite well done.”

• Rated 5 stars

“The most intriguing and detailed account of the origin and years of the Roman Republic. Reads like a novel, but is rich with facts and history. Saylor uses the Pinarius family to weave a story through the historic and legendary Roman world. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“Good stuff”

• Rated 4 stars

“Wonderful historical fiction. Well researched it covers the period from the beginning of Rome through till the end of the Republic. Follows a fictional family through the history of early Rome.”

• Rated 3 stars

“A little bit to dragging towards the end. However, I enjoyed learning some historical facts, politics, religion and culture of the Romans from its foundation to the republic era. ”

• Rated 0 stars

“I have a degree in classics AND am a Saylor fan. Can't wait!”