Letters From Rome, A. D. 138 (1854) is a historical book written by Frederic Townsend that provides a unique insight into the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The book is based on a series of letters written by a fictional character named Marcus Valerius Martialis, who is a young Roman soldier serving in Rome during the time of Hadrian's rule. Through the letters, the reader gets a glimpse into the daily life of a Roman soldier, the...