The magnificent heritage of the Romans—from temples, theaters, and aqueducts to laws, myths, and gods—is waiting for readers. This book celebrates the many great achievements of the Romans—not only the wealth of superb architecture, myths, and literature they bequeathed to us, but also their long-lasting impact on Western civilization through their development of government and law. Looking at the whole breadth of Roman life, myth, and art, and tracing the connections between them, this superbly illustrated volume takes us one step closer to understanding this extraordinary civilization, which left a permanent mark on all the lands it embraced.