It is 114 B.C. and the Republic of Rome is a small empire clinging to the
rim of the Mediterranean. Suddenly, terror grips the Romans as the first
barbarian attack smashes through the imperial border, paving the way for what
would become one of the most tumultuous eras in the history of mankind.
Filled with dramatic re-enactments and action-packed battle scenes, Rome: Rise
And Fall Of An Empire chronicles the story of one of history’s greatest
empires from its first major battle to its remarkable military feats and through
its eventual fall.
Told from the point of view of the Roman people under violent attack, HISTORY™
takes viewers inside the fiery battles of a civilization crumbling in the face
of brutal invasions. Vivid re-creations offer a firsthand look at the chaotic
state of an empire in flames, while compelling characters on both sides fight
for victory.
Teeming streets, horseback battles, warring armies, and gladiatorial contests
coexist with magnificent tales of Roman debauchery and excess. From the first
Roman-Barbarian War through every gruesome battle, HISTORY™ follows each
harrowing moment of the famed empire’s slow decline and the human struggle
for survival in this exciting 13 episode series.
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