I Am Rome

A Novel of Julius Caesar

By: Santiago Posteguillo

Narrated by: Dan Bittner

Discover the runaway #1 international bestseller that has captured readers the world over―and reminds us all why we remember the name Julius Caesar.

“Posteguillo shows just how thrilling a historical novel can be.”―El País

Every legend has a beginning . . .

Rome, 77 B.C. The corrupt Senator Dolabella is about to go on trial for his crimes.

But Dolabella owns the jury. He’s hired the best lawyers in the city. And he’s very willing to use violence against those who oppose him.

In all of Rome, no man dares accept the role of prosecutor—until, against all odds, an unknown twenty-three-year-old steps out to lead the case, defend the people of the city, and defy the power of the ruling elite.

That lawyer’s name is Gaius Julius Caesar.

So begins Santiago Posteguillo’s acclaimed masterpiece of historical fiction―a tale as epic as Caesar’s life itself. An irresistible page-turning novel of politics and betrayal, grand battles and impossible odds, shocking villainy and even greater acts of courage, I Am Rome brilliantly animates the moments that shaped this extraordinary young man’s fate—and in so doing, changed the course of history itself.

Critic reviews

International praise for Santiago Posteguillo and I Am Rome

“Posteguillo shows just how thrilling a historical novel can be.”―El País

“The greatest Spanish author of historical novels tackles the most brilliant of men.”―El Mundo

“A vast and successful work that shows the classical world can be a place of delight and amusement.”―ABC

“A true spectacle that gives the reader no respite from adrenaline-driven action.”―La Vanguardia

“So entertaining that you will devour it in no time.”—Esquire Spain

“Posteguillo uses the flow of history to set the scene without losing track of what is essential: narrative pace, intrigue, and action.”―La Razon

“An epic expressed so cinematically that you can visualize the key moments . . . accomplished in a style that maintains pace and raises tension.”―Qué Leer

“A plethora of betrayals, power struggles, and backstabbing in the purest Roman style.”―Cadena SER

Engaging Telling of History

Really loved this book and was ready to purchase the next in the series, until I realized the author’s other books are in Spanish. I hope those are also translated to English soon!

Caesar Fan Fiction

This is a fun listen, although it seemed more to me like fan fiction than a plausible story of Caesar’s life. Caesar, Marius and Sulla behave and are voiced like Simba, Mustafa and Scar, respectively. But the action moves along and I looked forward to finding out what would happen next.

Great story, great narrator!

I really enjoyed this book. Very well written and made you feel like you were there witnessing what was happening.

Amazing

I lost the book. It was very well written. I think the title is a little bit misleading and while Julius Caesar is the main character, the book is about the set up for Julius Caesar to take over Rome.

outstanding

one of the best works on Julius Caesar I've encountered. presented as the kind of person he likely really was and not as those who opposed him presented him.

Entertaining

This was entertaining. It is about the young Julius Caesar and the beginnings of what made him the historical superstar of ancient Rome. Well narrated, it moves along nicely.

The Masters of Rome Series has spoiled me

This was not a bad story but I think I have been spoiled by other authors… The Masters of Rome Series and Marius’s Mules…