We Live in Ancient Rome

Almost 28 centuries ago, a humble settlement emerged in the center of the Apennine Peninsula. It was destined to grow into one of the most powerful states in human history and, for many years, shape the destinies of the inhabited world. This state is Ancient Rome.
When you go to school and learn to write and count, when you walk through the streets of a modern city, when you use plumbing and even when you use the words "computer" or "coin," you are using the legacy of ancient Roman civilization. This book will tell you how the ancient Romans lived, what they ate, what games they played, how they entertained themselves, what they built, what they grew in fields and gardens, how they taught, healed, how they governed the state and made laws. Some of the Roman habits may seem just the same as today, while others may seem strange and surprising. Moreover, a whole array of heroes from Roman history will pass before you, from legendary kings, great orators and commanders to emperors, among whom there were both great rulers and great madmen. Ancient Rome still lives alongside us. Don’t believe it? Open this book and see for yourself!