Triumph for Flavius
Triumph for Flavius is a touching story of a young Roman boy, Flavius, and his developing compassion for his captured Greek slave Ariphron. Flavius’ father, General Lucius Mummius, gave Ariphron to Flavius at the time of Mummius’ public Triumph for his victories in Greece and Corinth.
You will learn a great deal about Roman culture observing Flavius’ relationship with his family among the sights and sounds of Rome. Drama, personal development, tragedy, hope, compassion, triumph — this story has it all. Nonetheless, the book boast a form easily understood by the young reader.
- This book is a wonderful introduction to the study of classical Rome and Greece. Bring this culture to life — don’t just teach language, emperors, wars and dates.