The Story of Rome, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Augustus, Told to…

Rome begins with a wolf, two brothers, and a crime. Mary Macgregor tells the extraordinary story of how a city born of murder and exile became the heart of an empire, weaving legend and history into narratives that have shaped Western imagination for thousands of years. From Romulus and Remus through the Republic's rise, the conquests that made Rome master of the Mediterranean, and the civil wars that gave way to Augustus, Macgregor guides young readers through the drama of Roman history with clarity and wonder. She brings to life the brave Horatius holding the bridge, the noble Cincinnatus returning to his plow, and Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon. Written in 1919 for boys and girls, this book captures the larger-than-life characters and pivotal moments that made Rome legend. It remains a wonderful introduction for young readers encountering classical history for the first time, and a charming period piece for adults who grew up with these tales.