Describes the different aspects of ancient Rome including its history, government, religion, sports, art, architecture, everyday life, and the legacy ancient Rome left behind.

Describes Roman gladiators, including their history, weapons, and way of life.

Explores the Roman Empire from its mythical founding by Romulus, through development and expansion to decline after the barbarian invasions of the fourth and fifth centuries.

Presents the history and culture of the ancient Romans through an exploration of their artifacts, customs, beliefs, and daily routines.

"Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Packed with landmark sights, world-renowned museums, awe-inspiring churches, fabulous trattorias, and, of course, the Vatican, Rome is a city that's worth returning to over and over again. And with so much to see and do in the Eternal City, Fodor's Rome is the guide to help travelers make the most of every trip"--

Find your corner of Rome with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this great city before you've even packed your case - step back in time at the Roman Forum and Colosseum, get a bird's eye view of Rome from the top of the Victor Emmanuel Monument, or relax in Villa Borghese park. A year-long calendar of events in Rome gives a selection of local events and festivals for all seasons. Hand-drawn illustrations show the inside of the must-see attractions, including St Peter's Basilica, the Palatine and the Pantheon. Covers Capitol; Forum and Palatine; Piazza della Rotonda; Piazza Navona; Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese; Campo de' Fiori; Quirinal and Monti; Esquiline; Lateran; Caracalla; Aventine; Trastevere; Janiculum; Vatican; and Via Veneto; plus sights beyond the old city walls, including day trips further afield"--

Describes the customs and day-to-day life of the inhabitants of ancient Rome.