Fall of Great Empires Video Series, The

PRODUCT SUMMARY

For sale in U.S. and Canada only -- The four-part documentary series, The Fall of Great Empires, brings ancient civilizations alive through its broad historical interpretation of the tumultuous rise and fall of the Egyptian, Roman, Byzantine and Holy Roman empires. Along the shores of the Mediterranean, powerful rulers struggle for domination, political and religious ideals clash, and victories and defeats change the landscape of history. Through lavish imagery, dramatic reenactments and expert interviews, the people and events that embodied each mighty imperial power unfold.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"…reasoned, objective discussions…Technical quality is very good….This series will help students understand the conditions that led to the demise of each of these empires and why they are so important to world history."- School Library Journal (Nov 2004)

"…impressively informative…an invaluable supplement to classroom curriculums and a welcome addition to homeschooling and community library resources as well."- Midwest Book Review (Sept 2006)