Masters of Rome books in order A series by Colleen McCullough
The Masters of Rome series by Colleen McCullough has 7 books, from The First Man in Rome (1990) to Antony and Cleopatra (2007). Read it in order, starting with The First Man in Rome.
Reading order: 1 The First Man in Rome (1990) · 2 The Grass Crown (1991) · 3 Fortune's Favourites (1993) · 4 Caesar's Women (1996) · 5 Caesar (1997) · 6 The October Horse (2002) · 7 Antony and Cleopatra (2007)
Updated September 2026
All 7 Masters of Rome books in order
- 1.
The First Man in Rome (1990)
- 2.
The Grass Crown (1991)
- 3.
Fortune's Favourites (1993)
- 4.
Caesar's Women (1996)
- 5.
Caesar (1997)
- 6.
The October Horse (2002)
- 7.
Antony and Cleopatra (2007)
Masters of Rome FAQ
- How many Masters of Rome books are there?
- There are 7 Masters of Rome books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Masters of Rome books in?
- In publication order, starting with The First Man in Rome (1990): 1 The First Man in Rome (1990) · 2 The Grass Crown (1991) · 3 Fortune's Favourites (1993) · 4 Caesar's Women (1996) · 5 Caesar (1997) · 6 The October Horse (2002) · … all 7 below.
- What is the first Masters of Rome book?
- The First Man in Rome (1990).
- What is the latest Masters of Rome book?
- Antony and Cleopatra (2007).
- Is the Masters of Rome series finished?
- There have been no new Masters of Rome books since 2007; Colleen McCullough died in 2015.
- Did Colleen McCullough write other series?
- Yes: Carmine Delmonico.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.