Now in the public domain, the "Lays of Ancient Rome" by Thomas Babington Macaulay were originally published in 1842.
This edition, newly typeset, includes all four of Macaulay\'s lays, with introductions, verse numbers, and explanatory footnotes (from his 1891 edition) About the Author:.
As a student, Winston Churchill memorized them to prove his mental capabilities.
Immensely popular in England during Victorian times, these ballads are still a popular subject for recitation.
Now in the public domain, the "Lays of Ancient Rome" by Thomas Babington Macaulay were originally published in 1842