The first time I read The Flames of Rome was for a Latin class in high school. I wasn't a fan of the book at the time, probably because it was a class requirement and who likes those when you are a teenager. As an adult I gave the book another go and am really glad that I did. The book is packed full of information, while still having an interesting storyline(s). There are parts of this book that are hard to read, especially the treatment of

Christians

, but the Roman times weren't all about eating grapes from a reclined position.

Note: Reading dates are a total guess.