Tracks the progress from the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE, to the heights of the Roman Empire around 117 CE, and on to the death of Theodosius (the last man to rule over a unified Roman Empire) in 395 CE.
General Note
Title from Web page (viewed Jan. 15 2010)
Includes index.
Content Note
Early Rome -- Rome's early wars and conquests -- The Punic Wars -- Revolution and reform -- The end of the republic -- The age of Augustus -- The Julio-Claudian emperors -- Expanding the empire -- Daily life in Rome -- The edges of the empire -- The decline of Rome -- The disintegration of the empire.