The book is illustrated by Sally Long and contains photographs, drawings, maps and diagrams with the usual Knowing series questions and exercises, teachers' notes and a time chart.

The Twenty Chapters cover Early Days, The Empire, The Army, Warfare, Government,The City of Rome, Houses, Shops and Markets, Slaves, Public Baths, Entertainments, Costume, Farming, Roads and Transport, Ships and Trade, Food and Clothing, Schools, Science and Engineering, Gods and Temples, Christianity, and the Fall of Rome.

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