📖 About Masters of Rome

Masters of Rome is a series universe written by Colleen McCullough. The complete collection runs to 7 books across 1 series, published between 1990 and 2007.

The main series is Publication Order of Masters of Rome Books with 7 books. It opens with The First Man in Rome (1990) and currently runs to Antony and Cleopatra (2007).

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🎯 Where to Start with Masters of Rome

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The First Man in Rome (1990), book 1 of Publication Order of Masters of Rome Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Masters of Rome Books in Order

Publication Order of Masters of Rome Books
7 books
1
The First Man in Rome book cover1The First Man in Rome1990Buy on Amazon
The Grass Crown book cover2The Grass Crown1991Buy on Amazon
Fortune's Favorites book cover3Fortune's Favorites1993Buy on Amazon
Caesar's Women book cover4Caesar's Women1996Buy on Amazon
Caesar book cover5Caesar1997Buy on Amazon
The October Horse book cover6The October Horse2002Buy on Amazon
Antony and Cleopatra book cover7Antony and Cleopatra2007Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Masters of Rome books are there?
There are 7 books in the Masters of Rome collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1990 and 2007.
What is the first Masters of Rome book?
The first book is The First Man in Rome, published in 1990.
What order should I read the Masters of Rome books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Masters of Rome books?
The Masters of Rome books were written by Colleen McCullough.
Is the Masters of Rome series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Masters of Rome Books, has 7 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Masters of Rome series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1990, and the most recent in 2007.