The rise of Rome -- Rome's emperors -- The legions -- Army life -- Life of a soldier -- Roman society -- Women in Rome times -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Master builders -- The Colosseum -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theatre -- The public baths -- Writing it all down -- Crafts and tecdhnology -- In the kitchen -- A dinner party -- Making music -- Roman gods -- Priests and worship -- Healing the sick -- Burial rites -- Country life -- Trade and travel -- The twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- The emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.