Continuing the epic story begun in his "New York Times"-bestselling novel "Roma," Saylor charts the destinies of five more generations of the aristocratic Pinarius family, from the reign of Augustus to the height of Rome's empire.

Lifespans -- Map of the Roman world -- Map of Roma -- Roman months and days -- Lucius : the lightning reader (A.D. 14-19) -- Titus and Kaeso : the twins (A.D. 40-68) -- Lucius : the seeker (A.D. 69-100) -- Marcus: the sculptor (A.D. 113-141).