The Greatest Books of All Time Set in Ancient Rome

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
554 Satyricon Petronius 65 Roman Latin
4060 Mit Dem Fahrstuhl In Die Römerzeit Rudolf Pörtner 1959 German German
15903 Blood Of The Martyrs Naomi Mitchison 1948 British English
17125 Emperor Of Rome Mary Beard 2023 British English