"The History of Roman Literature: From the Earliest Period to the Death of Marcus Aurelius" by Charles Thomas Cruttwell Charles Thomas Cruttwell was an English cleric, headmaster, and classical scholar, known as a historian of Roman literature. In this book, he uses his expertise to delve into the earliest history of Roman and Greek literature to fully break down the topic. Starting in 240 B.C. he describes the early uses of Latin and the innovations of literature that continued through to 180 A.D.