Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire Season 1 Episode 1 The First Barbarian War 2008
It is 113 BC Rome is a Republic, a small empire that clings to the rim of the Mediterranean. Though a democracy in name and spirit, a man must be rich and from the noble class to hold the highest offices, both political and military. The system has worked well for three centuries. But now a barbarian horde known as the Cimbri smashes through the northern imperial border. One humiliating defeat follows another, with losses of hundreds of thousands of Roman legionaries. Terror grips Rome and drives her into the arms of General Marius. Though he is a commoner, he has a brilliant military mind. To defeat the Cimbri, Marius will transform the Roman army and shake the Republic's political foundations to the core. It is a turning point for the Republic. Faced with the savage Cimbri, Rome must decide between dictatorship or annihilation.
- Released: 2008-09-30
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: War & Politics, Documentary
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1. The First Barbarian War 2008-09-30
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2. Spartacus 2008-10-06
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3. Julius Caesar 2008-10-13
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4. The Forest of Death 2008-10-20
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5. The Invasion of Britain 2008-10-27
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6. The Dacian Wars 2008-11-03
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7. Rebellion and Betrayal 2008-11-10
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8. Wrath of the Gods 2008-11-17
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9. The Soldiers' Emperor 2008-11-24
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10. Constantine the Great 2008-12-01
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11. The Barbarian General 2008-12-08
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12. The Puppet Master 2008-12-15
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13. The Last Emperor 2008-12-22
