The story of Marcus, a Roman boy, laid during the closing days of the Roman Republic, when conservative members of the nobility still held to the sturdy habits and to the simplicity of worship of earlier times. Every incident of the story has an authentic basis in Roman history and custom. First published in 1913, this edition is derived from the original book with 6 black & white illustrations by John Goss. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.