The book is part of an educational trilogy about the ancient world. The textbook sets out the history of Rome from the VI century. BC e. And before the fall of the Roman Empire in 476. Special chapters are devoted to the culture of Rome and the entire Mediterranean, including material on Roman law. The textbook is illustrated and equipped with maps. The third edition was published in 1993. For university students, school and college teachers, all interested in the history of world civilizations.