This unique box set tells the incredible stories of three of the greatest generals of the ancient world; their military genius, bloody battles and relentless ambition. Julius Caesar has to be considered one of the central ... more »figures in Roman history. Rapid promotions from a humble civil servant put him in command of the mighty Roman Legions which completed the conquests of Gaul and Britain, and established him as a great but bloodthirsty general. However, the politically ambitious Caesar made many enemies and was finally assassinated in the Senate House on 15th March 44 B.C. This fascinating program includes exciting, dramatic film reconstructions, expert commentaries and analyses, accounts from primary sources, and commentary and analyses from leading authorities, historians and scholars. A true giant of military history, Hannibal forged his formidable reputation during the Punic Wars of the second century B.C. Famed for his incredible fifteen day journey across the Alps and for his great victories over the Romans at Trebia and Cannae, he remained undefeated in battle until his armies were crushed by Scipio at Zama in 203 BC, leaving Carthage at the mercy of the hated Romans. This fascinating program includes superb on-locations reconstructions convey the savagery of battle in the ancient world, re-creations and reconstructions, period images and paintings, and commentary and analyses from leading authorities, historians and scholars. Alexander the Great was one of the most remarkable kings of the ancient world and, even to this day, he is still recognized as a true military genius. The list of his victories is staggering; among them were the triumphs at Thebes, Granicus and Issus, the occupation of Damascus and the conquest of Egypt. This fascinating program includes location footage, superb reconstructions, dramatized eye-witness accounts, illustrative graphics, with expert analyses by Peter Clayton, Professor J.B. Salmon, Dr. Niall McKeon, Dr. Ken Wardle and Dr. David Chandler.« less
Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Documentary Studio:Kultur Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 07/25/2006 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 2hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 3 SwapaDVD Credits: 3 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English