The Story of Rome, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Augustus, Told to Boys and Girls

"The Story of Rome, From the Earliest Times to the Death of Augustus, Told to Boys and Girls" by Mary MacGregor is a recount of Rome's story, from legendary origins to Emperor Augustus's time. The book explores the themes of courage, strong desires, and the trials of a varied group as they build a major empire, starting with legendary foundation with the tales of Lady Roma and Aeneas from Troy. It then moves to the story of Romulus and Remus, the twins raised by a wolf, who founded Rome in conflict, showing the rise of Romulus to power, warfare, alliances, and events expanding Rome into an Empire.