The book by German author Wilhelm Wegner covers the history of Ancient Rome from its founding (753 BC) to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD). The first volume of the book introduces the reader to Ancient Italy, its people and religion, describes the period of the reign of the kings until the establishment of the republic (510-509 BC). By the middle of the 3rd century. BC e. Rome became the largest state, subjugating the entire territory of Italy, achieved hegemony in the Mediterranean, which led to a clash with Carthage, which, after three Punic Wars in 146 BC. e. ended with the victory of the Romans. The reader's interest will be aroused by the interweaving of factual material with legends and myths, as well as numerous illustrations. Contents: Introduction - 3 pages. Review of Italy - 10 pages. Ancient Italy - 23 pages. Roman kings - 62 pages. Education under the kings - 117 pp. Roman Republic - 126 pp. Rome and Carthage - 367 pp.