Duces Romanorum: Roman Profiles in Courage

This graded reader, designed for the intermediate level student, tells in chronological order stories of the people who forged the Roman world from the city’s founding through the emperors. Stories of Aeneas, Scaevola, Germanicus, and more are included, all with an introduction to their historical context, vocabulary, content questions, and a pertinent motto. The subjunctive mood and other advanced grammar as well as direct quotes from Roman authors help the student prepare for reading authentic texts. A complete vocabulary appears at the end.