The Beginnings. Greeks and Romans
Description
This program traces Greek civilization from the Minoans to the city-states dominated by Athens. The Trojan War, Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis are discussed as major historical turning points. The rise of the Roman Empire and its 500-year dominance of Europe and the Mediterranean are attributed to its engineering and architectural expertise and military prowess. Emperor Diocletian, Constantine, and the invasion of the Visigoths are discussed in relationship to the 5th-century downfall of the Empire.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1997
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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