Provides information on country life during the Roman empire, describing housing, farming, the roles of men, women, and children, and holidays.

Describes religion in the Roman empire, covering beliefs, ceremonies, the roles of men and women, and holidays.

"A social history of Elizabethan England, focusing on the role religion played in the lives of the both the powerful and the ordinary people who lived in England during the famous monarch's reign: 1558-1603"--Provided by publisher.

Uses text and photographs to examine the history, culture, religious beliefs, and social structure of the ancient Romans, and discusses their contribution to future civilizations.