Lays of Ancient Rome (Classic Reprint): With Illustration, Original and From the Antique, Drawn on Wood: With Illustration, Original and from the Antique, Drawn on Wood (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Relive legendary battles and ancient Rome through verse and wood-engraved illustrations. This edition gathers stirring lays that blend myth, legend, and vivid scenes of a storied republic.

In these poems, readers explore Rome’s early days through dramatic episodes, heroic deeds, and the moods of a people at war and at peace. The collection foregrounds patrician leaders and their soldiers, while weaving in mythic glosses and historical notes to frame the action. Rich illustrations complement the verse, inviting a tactile, immersive experience of the ancient world.

Whether you love epic poetry, classical history, or the art of the ballad, this edition offers a dense tapestry of Rome’s early battles, triumphs, and rites. The intertwining of narrative and context helps readers grasp the tone, scope, and culture of the era.

• Vivid battle verse and dramatic charges that bring military life to the fore.


• Characterful depictions of Roman leaders, soldiers, and citizens in pivotal moments.


• Integrated notes and explanations that illuminate myth, history, and tradition.


• Original wood-engraved illustrations to accompany each laid scene.

Ideal for readers of epic poetry and classical lore, especially those drawn to Rome’s founding myths and formative wars.

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