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Lays of Ancient Rome

by Thomas Babington Macaulay

Level C1 · AdvancedHistoricalPoetry5 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Dive into the legendary tales and myths surrounding the founding and early history of Rome, where gods mingle with mortals, heroes defend the city, and ancient battles shape the destiny of a civilization in a poetic blend of fact and fable.

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Contents

5 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Horatius
03The Battle of the Lake Regillus
04Virginia
05The Prophecy of Capys

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