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This dramatised documentary series tells the story of the rise and fall of Ancient Rome through the six key turning points. Factually accurate and based on extensive historical research, it reveals how the greed, lust and ambition of men like Caesar, Nero and Constantine shaped the Roman Empire. It describes how Rome destroyed Carthage, was conquered by Caesar, how it suppressed the Jewish revolt, and converted to Christianity. CGI is mixed with compelling drama and spectacular live-action battles to tell the definitive television story of how the Empire was formed, how it achieved maximum power, and why it eventually failed.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good series...but wish it covered more,
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This review is from: Ancient Rome The Rise And Fall Of An Empire [DVD] (DVD)
Having been a history buff at school and since then reliant on the odd TV series or Hollywood remake, I decided to try out this series. It focuses on the period when the Roman Republic was crumbling (~52BC) up to the fall of Rome (476AD). I must say this was a very good series to watch, with lots of political intrigue, assassinations and some battles thrown in. The format was different with it part narrated and part dramatized, but it works quite well. The standout episode was the second one covering Nero. The actor (Michael Sheen) portraying the mad Emperor was outstanding, though I was surprised that there was no mention of the persecution of Christians in the Great Fire story.
I only gave it 4 stars because I think Ancient Rome had other critical periods too, such as the Punic Wars and the epic battles against Hannibal, and of course what happened directly after Caesar's assassination. A lot of the BBC history series tend to limit themselves to 6 episodes but I am one of those people that want more information. I think some more could have been added as extras to this DVD set. Nevertheless, I rate it very highly and recommend it happily.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good introduction to some chapters of Roman history,
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This review is from: Ancient Rome The Rise And Fall Of An Empire [DVD] (DVD)
While this BBC series does not have the fine scenery details and generally superior acting of HBO Rome, it is a good mixture of history and drama. Through its 6 chapters, the series touches some less known (popular) episodes of Roman history, including the emperor Constantine and his conversion to christianism, or the chain of betrayal between Rome last emperors and Allarico, king of the Godes. Overall, I highly recommend this series. I would love a more complete version that allocates a more even treatment of the almost 1000 years of Rome history: one or two episodes for every 100 years?
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Recent BBC History Programme (Shock! Horror!),
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This review is from: Ancient Rome The Rise And Fall Of An Empire [DVD] (DVD)
When i first accidentally stumbled across this series on BBC One in 2006 i was pleasantly suprised.
The reason for this is because i have found most programmes Dramas,Comedies and Documentaries produced by the BBC in the 00's quite sanitised, overly politically correct and patronizing to anyone who has an interest in a given subject. With 'Ancient Rome' however is a good mix of live action history and narration and is actually quite good at helping you imagine what the Roman Empire used to look like. What also helps is the actors and actresses who participated in the programme such as Michael Sheen as Nero, David Threfall as Constantine and Sean Pertwee as Julius Caesar. The dialogue at times can be quite shakey but luckily the actors manage to help you ignore this at times. I would suggest this to anyone with a love for History and would be great to show children this for History Projects at school. List Of Episodes: 1.Caesar 2.Nero 3.Jewish Rebellion 4.Revolution 5.Constantine 6.The Fall of Rome Not as good as 'I Claudius' but definitley better and less controversial and gratitous than 'Rome'
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