<p>In 'Aurelian; or, Rome in the Third Century,' author William Ware resurrects the grandeur and tumult of ancient Rome with scholarly precision and a narrative flair that honors the historical novel genre. Through poetic prose and meticulous research, Ware crafts a vivid tableau of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurelian. Embedded in the intricate fabric of political intrigue, military campaigns, and cultural exchanges, the novel s...