Florus books in order
2nd century Roman historian and poet
- Lived
- 74–140
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Florus published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Epitome of Roman History.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Florus
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Epitome of Roman History
Florus's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Epitome of Roman History (1981)
About Florus
Three main sets of works are attributed to Florus : Virgilius orator an poeta, the Epitome of Roman History and a collection of 14 short poems. As to whether these were composed by the same person, or set of people, is unclear, but the works are variously attributed to:Publius Annius Florus, described as a Roman poet and rhetorician.
Julius Florus, described as an ancient Roman poet, orator, and author who was born around 74 AD and died around 130 AD Florus was born in Africa, but raised in Rome.
Lucius Annaeus Florus, a Roman historian, who lived in the time of Trajan and Hadrian and was also born in Africa.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Florus FAQ
- How many books has Florus written?
- Florus published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Florus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Epitome of Roman History.
- What is Florus's most famous book?
- Epitome of Roman History is Florus's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.