All 7 Masters of Rome Books In Order at Book DNA

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The First Man in Rome

With extraordinary narrative power, New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough sweeps the reader into a whirlpool of pageantry and passion, bringing to vivid life the most glorious epoch in human history.

When the world cowered before the legions of Rome, two extraordinary men dreamed of personal glory: the military…

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The Grass Crown

The second book in the epic Masters of Rome series.

Rome. 97 BC. Gaius Marius is one of the greatest generals Rome has ever known. under him, Rome has conquered the Western world, withstood invasion and crushed its enemies. But when the ageing Marius grows weak, the stability of the…

3
Fortune's Favorites

The third volume of a saga set in ancient Rome focuses on the political fortunes of Julius Caesar, a soldier destined for greatness; Sulla the dictator; and the ambitious Pompey, as well as Spartacus's slave revolt. 200,000 first printing. $200,000 ad/promo.

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Caesar's Women

By the author of "Thornbirds", this is the fourth in the "Masters of Rome" series and centres around Caesar in his ascension. The Republic of Rome is as much a place of women as it is of men, and no one knows Rome's women quite as Caesar does.

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Caesar

The fifth book in the epic Masters of Rome series.

Gaul. 54 BC. Julius Caesar sweeps across Gaul, brutally subduing the united tribes who defy the Republic. But, at home, his enemies are orchestrating his downfall and disgrace. Vindictive schemers like Cato and Bibulus, the spineless Cicero, the avaricious Brutus.…

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The October Horse

Let international bestselling author Colleen McCullough transport you back in time to Rome to 48 BC: scene of one of the greatest political battles and one of the most passionate love affairs of all time. This is an evocative and enthralling historical novel that will have you gripped. Fans of…

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Antony and Cleopatra

Passion, politics, love and death combine in a novel of the legendary love triangle between the three leaders of the Roman era: Cleopatra, Mark Antony and Octavian, from the bestselling author of The Thorn Birds

Mark Antony, famous warrior and legendary lover, expected that he would be Julius Caesar's successor.…

7 Masters of Rome books in order

1 The First Man in Rome

Rebecca's list on the best books of adventure, love, lust, and life’s lessons through time

Jennifer's list on the best books at bringing ancient rome alive

David's list on the best books on the fall of the roman republic

Rebecca's list on the best books on the religious lives of greeks and romans

Vincent's list on the best novels set in ancient rome

2 The Grass Crown

3 Fortune's Favorites

4 Caesar's Women

Cass's list on the best books on ancient roman society

Andrew's list on the best books on parthia and the war with rome in the 1st century bce

5 Caesar

6 The October Horse