Examines the rise and fall of the Romans. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Romans were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

Rome wasn't built in a day -- Kings, consuls, and emperors ruled Rome -- Rome became a great military power -- The Roman economy depended on slaves -- Romans used creative building techniques -- Fathers ruled Roman families -- Strange ingredients made Romans beautiful -- Romans liked to shop and eat -- Romans enjoyed bloody games -- Romans influenced art and science -- Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses -- The Roman empire lived on.