Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron 1800-1859 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lays of Ancient Rome" by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay is a collection of narrative poems published in 1842. Four lays recreate heroic episodes from early Roman history—including Horatius's legendary defense of a bridge against an Etruscan army and Virginia's tragic sacrifice that sparked political revolution. Two additional poems celebrate Protestant military victories in European history. Written during Macaulay's time in India, these dramatically charged ballads became immensely popular in British schools, teaching generations about courage, self-sacrifice, and patriotism through stirring verses meant to echo ancient Roman storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Horatius -- The Battle of the Lake Regillus -- Virginia -- The Prophecy of Capys. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lays_of_Ancient_Rome Release date is 2006-01-21 Produced by David Reed and David Widger Original publication data not identified Rome -- History -- Poetry PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/847 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/847 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133037.0 847