- ISBN13: 0733961775341
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
One of the most powerful civilizations in history, the Roman Empire roled the world for more than five centuries. Although renowned for its military prowess, Rome s real power stemmed from its unprecedented mastery of urban planning and engineering.
Hosted by Peter Weller, ROME: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE chronicles Rome s spectacular structural history from the rise of Julius Caesar in 55 BC to the Empire s eventual collapse in c. 537 AD. Each of Rome s legendary… More >>
The History Channel Presents Rome – Engineering an Empire
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#1 by Mr. K. E. Lange on April 18, 2010 - 8:31 pm
Unfortunately didn’t notice that the DVD is not formatted to play in Australia and so forth was a bad buy not useful to me
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by TERESA ECKERMAN-PFEIL on April 18, 2010 - 9:12 pm
I always show this video to my Art Appreciation classes. It helps them to place the images from their textbook in a historical context. The video brings the emperors to life.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by B. McGuffey on April 18, 2010 - 11:55 pm
Fascinating documentary on some of the greatest monuments and works of engineering ever created. Great history lesson for any interested in engineering, architecture of classical history.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Tatiana Magdaleno on April 19, 2010 - 2:31 am
This is a great documentary for both the historian, and for the everyday person interested in history. The digital recreations of the buildings/monuments in their full glory is stunning and truly captures their majestic qualities. Great production overall.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by ANAP on April 19, 2010 - 3:08 am
Well worth the money. Informative and very entertaining. I’ve lost count of how many of my friends have wanted to watch this DVD.
Rating: 5 / 5