Decisive Battles. The ancient world [videorecording] : 13 defining moments from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the struggle over the Persian Empire / The History Channel ; produced by David Paradine Television, Inc. for the History Channel Network Productions ; producer, Allan Sherwin.

Contributor Settle, Matthew.

Imprint:New York, NY : A&E Home Video : Distributed by New Video, 2006, c2004.

Description3 videodiscs ( 280 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Note:Originally produced in 2004.

Note:Special features: "Ancient mysteries: the secret life of King Ramses II" documentary ; "Foot soldier: the Greeks" documentary.

Note:Disc 1. The gothic invasion of Rome ; Hail Caesar! ; Herman the Gernman ; Marathon ; Ramses II -- Disc 2. Spartacus ; Thermopylae ; Atilla the Hun ; The birth of the Roman Empire ; Boudicca: warrior queen -- Disc 3. Cannae ; Crassus: rich man, poor man ; Gaugamela.

Note:Examines moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world. Gives a comprehensive account of the famed leaderes and brillant military tactics that changed history. Visit locations around the world to examine what is known of these legendary encounters. Witness recreations of these crucial battles of Rome and beyond -- from Cannae to Marathon to Thermopylae -- and follow some of the greatest warriors of all time, including Hannibal, Spartacus, and Attila the Hun.

Note : PerformerHost, Matthew Settle.

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