Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

It is 114 B.C. and the Republic of Rome is a small empire clinging to the rim of the Mediterranean. Suddenly, terror grips the Romans as the first barbarian attack smashes through the imperial boarder, paving the way for what would become one of the most tumultuous eras in the history of mankind.

Filled with dramatic re-enactments and action-packed battle scenes, Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire chronicles the dramatic story of one of history's greatest empires from its first major battle to its remarkable military feats and through its eventual fall. Told from the point of view of the Roman people under violent attack, History® takes viewers inside the fiery battles of a civilization crumbling in the face of brutal invasions. Vivid re-creations offer a firsthand look at the chaotic state of an empire in flames, while compelling characters on both sides fight for victory. Teeming streets, horseback battles, warring armies, and gladiatorial contests coexist with magnificent tales of Roman debauchery and excess.

From the first Roman-Barbarian War through every gruesome battle, History® follows each harrowing moment of the famed empire's slow decline and the human struggle for survival in this exciting 13 episode series.

DISC 1: The First Barbarian War / Spartacus / Julius Caesar / The Forest of Death
DISC 2: The Invasion of Britain / The Dacian Wars / Rebellion and Betrayal
DISC 3: Wrath of the Gods / The Soldiers' Emperor / Constantine the Great
DISC 4: The Barbarian General / The Puppet Master / The Last Emperor / Bonus
DVD Features: Bonus Documentary Modern Marvels: Barbarian Battle Tech

Price: $39.95

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The History Channel Presents Engineering an Empire - The Complete Series (Collector's Edition)

The Parthenon. Chichen Itza. The Pyramids. Their scale, complexity, and sheer beauty stand as permanent reminders of the indomitable strength and ingenuity of the human spirit.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE COLLECTOR S EDITION circles the globe to re-examine history s most magnificent civilizations by surveying the architectural and engineering triumphs they left behind. Beginning more than five-thousand years ago with the mind-boggling construction feats of the ancient Egyptians, the 14 documentaries--including two feature-length specials--in this collection revive the spectacular glory of the past, from the great temples of Greece to the majestic and mysterious Tenochtitlan. Cutting-edge CGI graphics and stunning location footage reanimate the ancient streets of such cities as Carthage and Rome, while expert interview trace the rise of each empire and the technological achievements that paved the way for their gravity-defying masterpieces.

Hosted by Peter Weller, ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE COLLECTOR S EDITION unites each riveting moment of this critically-acclaimed and Emmy Award-winning series to reveal the innovation and infrastructure behind the world s most dazzling empires.

DVD Features: Season 1 Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Egypt Featurettes Inside Look , From The Director s Chair , and Everything You Wanted To Know About Egypt ; Rome Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Price: $59.95

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