The Story of Rome Author:Mary Macgregor A vivid account of the story of Rome from the earliest times to the death of Augustus, retold for children, chronicling the birth of a city and its growth through storm and struggle to become a great world empire. Gives short accounts of battles and campaigns, and of the men who expanded the borders of the Roman empire to include all lands borde... more »ring the Mediterranean Sea. Suitable for ages 10 and up.« less