Roman literature is inherently political in the varied contexts of its production and the abiding concerns of its subject matter. This collection examines the s

This is the first book to describe the intimate relationship between Latin literature and the politics of ancient Rome. Until now, most scholars have viewed cla

"May Steven Saylor's Roman empire never fall. A modern master of historical fiction, Saylor convincingly transports us into the ancient world...enthralling!" �

The decadence and depravity of the ancient Romans are a commonplace of serious history, popular novels and spectacular films. This book is concerned not with th

Studies the effect of Rome's geographic worldview on its politics