Contains a selection of Roman myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Roman civilization, such as warfare, religion, food, trade, and literature.

Title proper from title frame.

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 andstate -- 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.