"To rule others, one must first learn to rule oneself." — Cassius Dio From the Senate floor to the battlefield, from the rise of Caesar to the intrigues of emperors, Dio’s Rome offers one of the most vivid, detailed, and insider accounts of the Roman Empire ever recorded. Written by Cassius Dio—a Roman senator, consul, and historian—this monumental work chronicles the inner workings of Rome’s political machinery from a perspective few others could offer. Volume 1 of this newly formatted edition dives into the early days of the Republic and the foundational myths of Roman power, giving readers an unfiltered look at how Rome’s leaders gained, wielded, and lost their influence. Rich in detail, piercing in analysis, and surprisingly modern in its critique of power, Dio’s Rome is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the strategies, scandals, and statesmanship that shaped the ancient wor