This is a concise history of the Roman Empire, from the founding of the city of Rome to the decline of the empire. It provides an historical outline of the rise and fall of one of the world's first superpowers. The book contains details of the everyday life of Roman citizens, as well as dramatic summaries of great military campaigns. It includes the lives of some great Romans, and looks at the legacy left by the Romans to later civilizations. Highly illustrated with maps, diagrams and illustrations, the book gives a detailed picture of the culture, history, growth and decline of the Roman Empire.