Explores ancient Rome through its social structure and looks at its people and the discoveries and writings of this civilization.
Content Note
Introduction; The rulers of Rome; Power and influence of the Roman Senate; People of the Roman government; Scholars and writers; Soldiers and the Roman army; The lives of Roman women; Priests and the Roman religion; Architects and engineers; Working-class Romans; Slaves and slavery; Legacy of ancient Rome; Time line; Biographical dictionary; Glossary; To find out more; Index.