Feeling a little stabby? The Ides of March
is upon us. But the Roman Empire wasn't all assassinations and theatrical Latin phrases. Begin your foray into antiquity with
The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Kelly. Follow it with
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard, which explores the development of Rome from a small village to a civilization that still effects us today, and
Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar by Tom Holland, which follows the exploits of the Julio-Claudian dynasty that includes autocrats, generals, schemers, and one fiddle-playing emperor. Find these books and more in the Jessup Library stacks.
