Life In Ancient Rome

Duration: 14 0:13:03

Genre: Educational

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Re-creates typical scenes in Rome during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Examines characteristics and achievements of the Roman Empire at the height of its power, points out some of the weaknesses in Roman society and considers the ways in which Roman ideas and culture influnced the development of Western civilization., Describes the Roman Empire at the height of its power in A.D. 106 under the dictatorship of Trajan. Shows the variety of races and nationalities incorporated in the vast empire, the contrasts in Rome between the beauty of the city and the ugliness of its slums, as well as the disparity between the wealthy citizens and the poor. Mentions the Greek origins of many aspects of Roman religion, literature, and art. Cites examples of law, language, engineering, and architecture derived by the Western world from the Romans.

Complete Record: Re-creates typical scenes in Rome during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Examines characteristics and achievements of the Roman Empire at the height of its power, points out some of the weaknesses in Roman society and considers the ways in which Roman ideas and culture influnced the development of Western civilization., Recreates typical scenes and activities in Rome during the reign of Emperor Trojan. Examines the characteristics and achievements of the Roman Empire at the height of its power; points out some weaknesses in Roman society; and considers the ways in which Roman ideas and culture influenced the development of Western civilization., Describes the Roman Empire at the height of its power in A.D. 106 under the dictatorship of Trajan. Shows the variety of races and nationalities incorporated in the vast empire, the contrasts in Rome between the beauty of the city and the ugliness of its slums, as well as the disparity between the wealthy citizens and the poor. Mentions the Greek origins of many aspects of Roman religion, literature, and art. Cites examples of law, language, engineering, and architecture derived by the Western world from the Romans., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.