Covers the period from 753 B.C. to A.D. 476, focusing on a time set during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. It examines the day-to-day lives of ancient Romans in every social class. Particular attention is paid to the contributions of Roman society, including the Roman calendar, roads, aqueducts, games, theater, coinage, and new craft and building techniques. Edited by Norman Bancroft Hunt. Chelsea House Publishing. 96 pages.