"A History of the Roman People offers students a comprehensive, up-to-date, readable introduction to the whole span of Roman history. Richly illustrated, this book takes readers through the mists of Roman prehistory and a survey of the peoples of pre-Roman Italy to a balanced, thoughtful account of the complexities of the Roman Republic, its evolution into a full-fledged Empire, and its ultimate decline. This latest edition enhances the main narrative with explorations of elements of daily life in the Roman world, including sacrifice, horse-racing, public latrines, and life in a Roman military fort"--