War and Civilization — Season 1, Episode 2: Empires and Armies
Documentary • 52 min • 1 season, 8 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
The empires of ancient Rome and China, begun before the birth of Christ, which were hubs of cultural development despite being terribly violent. Also: fighting barbarians at their borders; and the legacies of these empires. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.
About War and Civilization
An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare.