Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Steven Saylor

Quote by Steven Saylor

“When I was a boy, my grandfather taught me the list of kings: Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Tullus Hostilius, Ancus Marcius, Tarquinius the Elder, Servius Tullius. Tarquinius the Proud was to be the last, the very last, cast out and replaced forever by something called a republic. A mockery! A mistake! An experiment that failed! Today is the republic’s final day. Tomorrow, men will shout in the Forum, ‘All hail King Coriolanus!”

Quote by Steven Saylor

Work

Roma: A Novel of Ancient Rome

This novel delves into the rich history of ancient Rome, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the city's culture, politics, and social dynamics during its golden era. more

Author

Steven Saylor
Steven Saylor

Steven Saylor, born on March 23, 1956, is a renowned American historical fiction author. His works, set in ancient Rome, blend historical facts with suspenseful elements, and have won the hearts of many readers. more

You May Also Like

“Adrienne Mayor's inquiry into the myth--and surprising reality--of Amazon women begins with the fierce Greek huntress Atalanta, but takes us deep into the past and as far afield as the Great Wall of China. With the restless curiosity and meticulous scholarship that have become her hallmark, the author once again has found a gap in my bookshelf and filled it, admirably.”