In this powerful historical novel, Émile Zola tells the story of Rome from its earliest days to the fall of the Roman Republic. Despite being written in 1896, Rome remains a timely and thought-provoking work that delves deep into the human psyche and explores issues of power, corruption, and morality. Zola’s masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the ancient city to life, making this a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history or literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.