Caesar II

Caesar II is set in ancient Rome and lets you try to become the next Caesar. You'll start with a province and you'll have to build an efficient city. To do this, you'll have to properly manage the water supply, make sure that the city is well supervised, and provide adequate education, entertainment, baths and temples (which also keep your money and can be robbed if you don't have enough protection). At some point, perhaps several times, you will have to defend your province against invading tribes that don't really want you there. You'll also need to connect all the small villages in the province with roads and set up industry, such as stone mining, viticulture, etc., for which you can then set up markets in your city.