The Decline of Rome [electronic resource]

Format

Online; Streaming Video; Video

Summary

Barbarians, malaria, Christianity and over-extension all played a part in Rome's decline. Weber explores urban life in Rome's cities, focusing on public entertainment and the lavish lifestyle of Rome's rulers. Featured images include circuses and gladiatorial contests, and paintings of architecture of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Performer(s)

Host, Eugen Weber.

Release Date

1989

Run Time

30 min.

Language

Closed-captioned.

Rating

high school/college.

9-12+.

Notes

Originally broadcast on the television program: The Western tradition.

Related title

Western tradition (Television program)

Series

The Western tradition

Series statement

The Western tradition ; 13

The Western tradition ; 13.

ISBN(s)

1559460067 (series),

Published

S. Burlington, Vt. :Annenberg/CPB,c1989.

Access Online

http://www.learner.org/resources/series58.html

Description

Mode of access: Windows Media Player, World Wide Web.

Technical details

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