Read Series: The Manilianus Duology
by Author Mika Waltari
Book
The Roman (1966)
Excellent historical novel -- the fictional memoir of a Roman patrician, written for his son. It spans many decades: from Emperor Claudius's reign until Domitian.The hero fights with the II Legion in Brittania. His loves, his stint as beastmaster for the arena, government positions and postings t...