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The Roman Invasion of Britain
Presented by: Bettany Hughes
Motivated by an emperor's greed and political ambition, Rome added Britain to its empire in the first century CE, changing the land and its people forever. Join historian Bettany Hughes (When the Moors Ruled in Europe) as she examines new research and the latest archaeological evidence to reveal the brutal realities of the Roman conquest.
Item Number: 15944
- Format:
- DVD Widescreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 2 1/4 Hours
- Number of Discs:
- 1
- Special Features:
• 12-page viewer's guide with timeline, questions to consider, history of Rome's failed British invasions, background on Roman and Celtic weaponry, biography of Roman historian Tacitus, and an essay on daily life in ancient Britain
• Extended interviews with historians and bonus footage (14 min.)
• Biographies of major figures in the Roman conquest of Britain
Motivated by an emperor's greed and political ambition, Rome added Britain to its empire in the first century CE, changing the land and its people forever. Join historian Bettany Hughes (When the Moors Ruled in Europe) as she examines new research and the latest archaeological evidence to reveal the brutal realities of the Roman conquest. Meet scheming politicians, beleaguered generals, and fiery revolutionaries-including Queen Boudicca, the wronged woman who mobilized her people for a bloody and tragic revolt. Interviews with noted military experts and meticulous reenactments illuminate a little-known but pivotal period in British and Roman history.
