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Historical novels are reviews of fictional books set in ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes discussions of novels that combine history with literary narrative, evaluated for their period setting, historical accuracy, and reading value. These are recommended for those who wish to explore the history of the Roman Empire through narrative and the fate of its characters.
Ben Kane
The book "Hannibal. Enemy of Rome" by Ben Kane is the first part of a new series, in which this time we will be transported to one of the most amazing periods in history. This time the author decided to focus on the times of the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE) and the rivalry between the hated enemies of Rome and Carthage.
Robert Fabbri
The book "Vespasian. Rome's Lost Son" by Robert Fabbri is the sixth volume of the novel series telling the adventures and story of Vespasian's coming to power in the Roman Empire.
Ben Kane
The historical novel "Silver Eagle" by Ben Kane is the second of three volumes of the trilogy, which takes place during the fall of the republic, in the 1st century BCE. The book is a continuation of the amazing story of the heroes of the "Forgotten Legion". Friends Romulus, Brennus and Tarquin struggle to survive on Parthia's eastern frontier after being taken captive by their defeat at Carrhae; while the beautiful Fabiola must survive in the extremely dangerous and cruel Rome in the 50s of the 1st century BCE.
Robert Fabbri
The book "Vespasian. False God of Rome" is the third part of the cycle devoted to Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian dynasty and the initiator of the construction of the magnificent amphitheater - the Colosseum. The action of the third volume takes place during the reign of young Caligula, who takes over the reign after the death of his uncle - Tiberius.
