Table of Contents

City at the center of the world -- Witness to history -- Riches and secrets -- The end of Rome -- Ancient Rome.

About the Author

Rachael Hanel has written several nonfiction books for children, in addition to essays and news and magazine articles. Many of her books have focused on history and social studies. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and history and a master's degree in history from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She works as a writer, college instructor, and university administrator from her home base of Madison Lake, Minnesota.