This book is a collection of nine Roman myths that describes the history of the Roman people and of Rome and includes information about different aspects of this ancient society.

Includes glossary.

Aeneas, the father of the Romans - Origins - The wolf and the twins - The city of Rome - Claudia and the Great Mother - Religion - The sacred fire of Rome - Emperor and state - The slave girls save the city - Food, feasts and entertainment - The battle of the champions - The Roman army - Freedom from tyrants - Daily life - Queen Dido tries to trap Aeneas - Trade and transport - Castor and Pollux--the heavenly twins - Art, literature and science - The fall of the Western Empire.