Empire of Ancient Rome (Great Empires of the Past (Library))

Description based on print version record. Provides information about the birth and decline of ancient Rome and examines the reasons Rome eventually fell to outside powers. Focuses on its political leadership, society and daily life, and its art, science, and culture and depicts the influence Rome has had on Western politics, religion, literature, and science. Includes photos, a time line, a glossary and an index, and sources for additional information The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than that of any other empire or civilization. This title opens with a brief summary of the Roman Empire and provides an account of the world and geographic area in the years leading up to the empire. The birth and growth of Rome The empire at its peak The decline and fall of Rome Politics and society in the empire Living and working in the empire Roman art, science, and culture Epilogue Time line Glossary. The history of how Rome grew to dominate a large part of the world and what its civilization was like