ANCIENT ROME (3 DVD SET) ROMAN EMPIRE , NEW Aust R4

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DVD  DESCRIPTION

Disc 1. The Rise of the Roman Empire
Two thousand years ago, one civilisation held the entire Western world in its grasp. From Northern Europe to Africa, it imposed laws, ideas and a single language. Rome was the super power and a colossal empire. Travel back in time and experience the exporting of the Roman world through the glory years of conquest to the longest peroid of stability the world had ever known.

Disc 2. Legions of Conquest & Cult of Order
They began as proud defenders of their city and became the most successful warriors in history. Romans conquered nation after nation and in doing so fashioned the greatest empire the world had seen. After centuries of Roman conquest and glory, resentment festered within. Repression and chaos replaced tolerance and order and dissent threatened to divide the empire forever.

Disc 3. The Fall of the Roman Empire
At the height of her powers, Rome's army controlled three continents and fifty million people lived under her laws. Her empire was the greatest political prize the world had known. This is the story of those who would do anything to win it. Rome had united vast lands and created more prosperity, stability and peace than ever before. But in the 3rd Century AD, civil war engulfed the empire land and, from every direction, enemies gathered in for the kill.

Documentary, Discovery Channel
 
Running Time: Approx 300 minutes