"Explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history, including women, slaves, and criminals"--OCLC.
Provides information about life in ancient Rome, examining the city's origins and rulers, discussing the military, homes, leisure activities, sports, and other topics, and looking at the fall of the empire.
Presents seventeen essays in which the authors examine the various factors that contributed to the rise of the Roman Empire from its infancy through the Punic Wars.
