This book is dedicated to the birth and growth of Rome, the empire at its peak, and the decline and fall of Rome as well as to politics and society and living and working in the Empire and Roman art, science, and culture. The book is enhanced by many black and white photos, page insets on historical and cultural topics, a time line, book and web site resources, and a bibliography. For grades 6-12. By Michael Burgan. A Facts on File Book. Hardcover. 128 pages.