Antonina, or, The fall of Rome vs Lays of ancient Rome: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Rome, History
Antonina, or, The fall of Rome
The author draws on historical accounts of the final days of Rome and adds fictional characters and details to bring the time to life in more of a vignette form rather than a novel. Chapters include an account of the…
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Lays of ancient Rome
Lays of Ancient Rome is an 1842 collection of narrative poems, or lays, by Thomas Babington Macaulay. Four of these recount heroic episodes from early Roman history with strong dramatic and tragic themes, giving the…
The verdict
- Readers rate Lays of ancient Rome highest: Lays of ancient Rome 4.0 · Antonina, or, The fall of Rome 3.1.
- Lays of ancient Rome is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Antonina, or, The fall of Rome.
- Antonina, or, The fall of Rome has the widest readership — 162 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Antonina, or, The fall of Rome | Lays of ancient Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.0 (162) | 4.1 (7) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (27) |
Reception
| Antonina, or, The fall of Rome | Lays of ancient Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 162 | 27 |
| Editions | 245 | 176 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 251 | 4 |
| Pages | 224 | 95 |