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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 57 sec.) ; 313891395 bytes |
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The Destiny of Rome is a two-part miniseries that delves into the passions and politics that changed the course of human history. Brave warriors, ambitious rulers, a queen of legendary beauty - all play a part in this epic story. Using groundbreaking production techniques, the program blends live actors with virtual sets to create a gripping reconstruction of events.Episode 2: Octavian, Antony and CleopatraFollowing the death of Caesar, Marc Antony and Octavian both laid claim to the Emperor's political heritage. At the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony and Octavian fought back their joint enemies to assert their right to Caesar's throne.The two men then divided the Empire, Antony ruling over the East, Octavian over the West. But they had little in common: their personalities, their ages, their way of life and their concept of Empire were all markedly different.Having fallen for the legendary Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, Marc Antony adopted Eastern ways and distanced himself from Rome. Meanwhile, Octavian strengthened his powers in Rome and declared war on Egypt. Eleven years later came the final confrontation. Off the coast of Actium, 200,000 combatants clashed in a spectacular naval battle. From France, in English, Latin and French, English subtitles) (Docu-Drama) (Final) PG CC |
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Broadcast 2011-10-23 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Biography.
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Civil War (Rome : 49-45 B.C.)
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Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C.
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Kings and rulers, Ancient.
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Egypt.
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Rome.
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Streaming video
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Chilvers, Simon, host
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