This social history is a good read if you want the nitty gritty of ancient Roman life.
A handy potted edition with insights on how great writers saw the country.
This life of the city makes an excellent background read.
The hands-down classic on life in the Roman empire, but at a couple of hefty volumes it can be a challenging read.
A delicious primer for the flavours of the city that'll have you cooking up the Eternal City in your kitchen.
A 'faction' biography of Caravaggio that brings 16th- and 17th-century Rome to life.
Impress you dinner party pals with your erudite building knowledge with this university text.
Want to know what all the pretty pictures are about? Pick up a copy of this in-depth tome.
Bored with words? Try this interactive guide which includes models and games about the classical city.
Graves' historofictional page-turner is packed with deceit, poisoning, incest and otter's noses.
The original word from one who was there.