This book is a collection of essays, poems and ballads by the 19th-century English historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay, inspired by ancient Rome and its legacy. In these works, Macaulay explores such themes as the virtues and vices of the Roman people, their military prowess and political institutions, and the power of classical literature and art. Through his vivid and eloquent prose, Macaulay aims to convey a sense of the greatness and nobility of the Roman civilization, and to inspire his readers with a love of ancient learning and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.