Why were there architects and engineers in the Roman army? How did they entertain themselves? What products did the Romans cultivate? How did 1,200,000 Romans feed themselves daily? What were their favorite foods? How was the toga worn? What was the Senate? Why did they celebrate 200 days a year? Where and how did gladiators fight?

You will find the answers to these and any other questions you have about the lives of people during the Roman era here...

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]