Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
The definitive history of the world's first superpower, this compelling dramatised documentary series combines CGI with spectacular live action battles and a fantastic cast to tell the true story of ancient Rome. The series encompass's key moments in Rome's history, from destroying its ancient enemy Carthage, to the celebrated victory of Julius Caesar and the overthrow of the Republic. It also looks in detail at the dramatic story of Emperor Nero's descent into madness, the story of the Jewish Revolt, the biggest rebellion in Imperial history, as well as how Constantine brought Christianity to the Empire and finally the downfall of Rome, told through the tale of Alaric the Goth. Factually accurate and based on extensive historical research, this series portrays Roman life as it really was - gritty, sordid and magnificent.
Year: 2006
Genre: Documentaries, True Stories, Special Editions, Biography, Historical
Country: UK
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Geraldine James, James Wilby, Peter Firth, Sean Pertwee, James D'Arcy, Michael Sheen
Duration: 354 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence.
8.1/10
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)
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