| Acknowledgments | xi |
| Introduction | xiii |
| Note on the Translation | xxv |
| Maps | |
| Greece | xxvi |
| Italy | xxviii |
| Roman Empire | xxx |
Book 1 |
| Preface: [To the Emperor Tiberius] | 1 |
Chapter 1. | Religion | 2 |
Chapter 2. | False Religiosity | 11 |
Chapter 3. | Superstitious Cults | 13 |
Chapter 4. | The Auspices | 14 |
Chapter 5. | Omens | 17 |
Chapter 6. | Prodigies | 20 |
Chapter 7. | Dreams | 27 |
Chapter 8. | Miracles | 33 |
Book 2 |
| Preface | 43 |
Chapter 1. | Ancient Customs [of the Roman Family] | 43 |
Chapter 2. | Ancient Customs [of the Roman Senate] | 45 |
Chapter 3. | Ancient Customs [of the Roman Army] | 50 |
Chapter 4. | Ancient Customs [of the Roman Theater] | 51 |
Chapter 5. | Ancient Customs [of Roman Society] | 55 |
Chapter 6. | Ancient Customs [of Foreign Countries] | 56 |
Chapter 7. | Military Discipline | 61 |
Chapter 8. | The Right to Triumph | 69 |
Chapter 9. | The Disapproval of the Censors | 72 |
Chapter 10. | Prestige | 76 |
Book 3 |
Chapter 1. | Innate Characteristics | 81 |
Chapter 2. | Courage | 83 |
Chapter 3. | Endurance | 95 |
Chapter 4. | People Who Were Born in Humble Circumstances but Ended Up Famous | 99 |
Chapter 5. | People Who Had Famous Parents but Came Down in the World | 101 |
Chapter 6. | Illustrious Men Who Humored Themselves in Their Dress or in the Rest of Their Lifestyle with Greater Freedom than the Customs of Our Ancestors Would Allow | 103 |
Chapter 7. | Self-confidence | 105 |
Chapter 8. | Determination | 113 |
Book 4 |
Chapter 1. | Moderation | 120 |
Chapter 2. | People Who Used to be Enemies but Came Together as Friends or In-laws | 129 |
Chapter 3. | Self-denial and Self-control | 131 |
Chapter 4. | Poverty | 138 |
Chapter 5. | Modesty | 142 |
Chapter 6. | Love in Marriage | 144 |
Chapter 7. | Friendship | 147 |
Chapter 8. | Generosity | 153 |
Book 5 |
Chapter 1. | Kindness and Compassion | 157 |
Chapter 2. | Gratitude | 165 |
Chapter 3. | Ingratitude | 170 |
Chapter 4. | Loyalty to Parents | 177 |
Chapter 5. | Loyalty to Brothers | 182 |
Chapter 6. | Loyalty to One's Country | 184 |
Chapter 7. | The Love and Indulgence of Parents toward Their Children | 189 |
Chapter 8. | Fathers Who Were Severe with Their Children | 192 |
Chapter 9. | The Lenience of Parents toward Children Who Were under Suspicion | 194 |
Chapter 10. | Parents Who Bravely Endured the Deaths of Their Children | 195 |
Book 6 |
Chapter 1. | Chastity | 198 |
Chapter 2. | Frank Statements and Actions | 202 |
Chapter 3. | Severity | 208 |
Chapter 4. | Dignified Statements and Actions | 213 |
Chapter 5. | Justice | 217 |
Chapter 6. | Public Trust | 221 |
Chapter 7. | The Loyalty of Wives to Their Husbands | 224 |
Chapter 8. | The Loyalty of Slaves | 225 |
Chapter 9. | Changes in Character or Fortune | 228 |
Book 7 |
Chapter 1. | Good Fortune | 235 |
Chapter 2. | Wise Statements and Actions | 236 |
Chapter 3. | Crafty Remarks or Actions | 244 |
Chapter 4. | Strategems | 251 |
Chapter 5. | Electoral Defeats | 254 |
Chapter 6. | Necessity | 257 |
Chapter 7. | Wills That Were Rescinded | 260 |
Chapter 8. | Wills That Were Upheld Although There Were Grounds for Rescinding Them | 263 |
Book 8 |
Chapter 1. | Why People Accused of Infamous Crimes Were Acquitted or Found Guilty | 266 |
Chapter 2. | Famous Private Cases | 273 |
Chapter 3. | Women Who Pleaded Cases before Magistrates on Behalf of Themselves or Other People | 275 |
Chapter 4. | Interrogations | 276 |
Chapter 5. | Witnesses | 276 |
Chapter 6. | People Who Committed Offenses but Punished Others for Similar Offenses | 278 |
Chapter 7. | Enthusiasm and Dedication | 280 |
Chapter 8. | Leisure | 287 |
Chapter 9. | How Great the Power of Eloquence Is | 288 |
Chapter 10. | How Much Importance Lies in Proper Enunciation and Appropriate Physical Gestures | 290 |
Chapter 11. | How Great the Results of the Liberal Arts Can Be | 292 |
Chapter 12. | Each Person is the Best Practitioner and Teacher of His Own Profession | 294 |
Chapter 13. | Old Age | 295 |
Chapter 14. | The Desire for Glory | 298 |
Chapter 15. | Marvelous Honors That Were Given to Certain People | 302 |
Book 9 |
Chapter 1. | Self-indulgence and Sexual Indulgence | 308 |
Chapter 2. | Cruelty | 313 |
Chapter 3. | Anger and Hatred | 319 |
Chapter 4. | Avarice | 323 |
Chapter 5. | Haughty and Outrageous Behavior | 324 |
Chapter 6. | Treachery | 327 |
Chapter 7. | Violence and Rioting | 329 |
Chapter 8. | Reckless Behavior | 331 |
Chapter 9. | Mistakes | 332 |
Chapter 10. | Revenge | 334 |
Chapter 11. | Shameless Remarks and Evil Deeds | 335 |
Chapter 12. | Unusual Deaths | 339 |
Chapter 13. | The Craving to Survive | 343 |
Chapter 14. | Physical Resemblance | 346 |
Chapter 15. | People Who Were Born Very Low but Tried to Insinuate Themselves into Glorious Families by Lying | 347 |
| Glossary | 350 |
| Thematic Guide | 355 |