Horatius is a historical fiction book written by Thomas Babington Macaulay. It is set in ancient Rome during the reign of King Tarquin. The story revolves around a brave Roman soldier named Horatius who defends the city against an invading army from Etruria. Horatius is hailed as a hero for his bravery and loyalty to Rome. The book is a retelling of the ancient Roman legend of Horatius Cocles, who defended the Pons Sublicius bridge against the Etruscans. Macaulay's version of the story is written in a poetic and dramatic style, with vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the political climate of ancient Rome. The book is a classic work of literature that has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for generations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, Roman mythology, or epic tales of heroism and bravery.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Poems of Knightly Adventure, by Thomas Babington Macaulay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900792.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.