The book "In Search of the Romans" is a lively and informative introduction to ancient Rome. With extensive use of ancient sources and rich illustrations from photographs, drawings, and maps, which are available for the first time in color, the first two chapters guide the reader through the events of Roman history, from the founding of the city to the fall of the empire. The subsequent chapters present the most important aspects of the Roman world: the army and the provinces, religion, society, and entertainment, while the last two chapters focus on Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two cities destroyed by Vesuvius.

This new edition includes sections on the principate of Augustus, the Roman army, life in the provinces, and engineering innovations, while the existing text has been fully revised. The narrative includes descriptions of many individuals from the Roman world, coming from various social backgrounds. Activity boxes and further reading lists in each chapter facilitate students' understanding of the topic. Review questions challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political, and cultural issues of ancient Rome, as well as to compare them with those of their own society.

The new edition is supported by a website that includes images, maps, and timelines, as well as further reading and relevant links.