Books like Roma by Steven Saylor

A 1930s wartime tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in occupied France, weaving themes of survival, friendship, and the moral choices people make amid World War II.

A war novel that follows Union private Henry Fleming as he confronts fear and shame after fleeing battle, seeking a symbolic "red badge of courage" and ultimately taking on the role of standard-bearer.

Craig of the Mohicans, a frontier scout turns away from civilization, forming a bond with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters across the perilous wilderness of America's frontier.

A 1751 adventure of a sixteen‑year‑old orphan kidnapped by his uncle who follows the Scottish highlanders against English rule.

A love story set against the backdrop of World War II in Greece.

Colleen McCullough’s sweeping historical novel follows Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla in the violent politics and wars of early Republican Rome, illustrating how ambition and conflict shaped the Republic’s leaders.

Ben‑Hur chronicles the rise of Judah Ben‑Hur from noble youth to slave, set against the grandeur of the Roman Empire and the crucifixion of Jesus, blending epic adventure with historical and biblical themes.

Four young children discover a mysterious letter buried by a knight during a mass killing in the woods in 1327, but its secrets threaten the future of their lives and the kingdom of England.

A group of settlers encounters an old trapper on the prairie in 1805, as they push westward over the Great Plains for new land and opportunities in the United States of America, while the country is still being explored.

When the young Cicero enlists Gordianus the Finder, the seasoned detective must unravel a patricide case that pits ambition against justice in ancient Rome.

Analyse : Roman historique.

Prince Claudius, through wit and survival, recounts his reluctant reign over Rome, his efforts to restore stability after Caligula, alliances with Herod Agrippa, the conquest of Britain, and the political intrigues with his wife Messalina.

A thrilling historical spy novel set during the American Revolution, inspired by accusations of venality and featuring a common man wrongly suspected as a spy for the British, who refuses to accept payment for information vital to the Patriot's cause.

The Romans is a concise, but readable and comprehensive, survey of the civilization of ancient Rome.It covers:* More than 1200 years of the history of Rome and of the famous, and infamous, people who ruled its empire* Religion and social life, including the position of women, slavery, education, food, dress and entertainment* Literature, art, architecture and technologyAnd includes:* Maps, chronology, appendices on the Roman calendar and numerals, and reading-list* Extracts in translation from contemporary Latin and Greek authors* 50 illustrationsThe Romans is an indispensable introduction for students of classics and classical studies. It is also an invaluable guide for those studying other disciplines for which an understanding of the civilization and literature of Rome is desirable, and for the general reader.

1876 chronicles the political scandals and dark intrigues that rocked the United States in its centennial year.