Book: A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women Blinking in the Sun Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Each covers an area of a mile and a half by one mile

Some of these women are household names whereas others have significant achievements to their credit but are in danger of being forgotten

Reproduction Print featuring The Blaydon Races (1903) by William Irving

Book: A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women Blinking in the Sun Publisher: Amberley PublishingIn this alternative history, Emma Southon tells another story about the Romans, one that lives through Vestal Virgins and sex workers, business owners and poets, empresses and saints. Discover how entrepreneurial sex worker Hispala Faecenia uncovered a conspiracy of treason, human sacrifice and Bacchic orgies so wild they would make Donna Tartt blush, becoming one of Romes unlikeliest heroes. Book yourself a table at the House of Julia Felix and get