The Roman Invasion of Britain

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When Britain became part of the Roman Empire in the first century AD, the land and its people changed forever. Historian and author Bettany Hughes (When the Moors Ruled in Europe) reveals the brutal realities and colorful characters of the Roman conquest and occupation.

When Britain became part of the Roman Empire in the first century AD, the land and its people changed forever. Historian and author Bettany Hughes (When the Moors Ruled in Europe) reveals the brutal realities and colorful characters of the Roman conquest and occupation—including Queen Boudicca, who led a bloody and tragic revolt. Reenactments bring history to life. Approx. 138 min. on 1 DVD plus viewer’s guide. SDH subtitles.
 
Oxford-educated author and historian Bettany Hughes has presented historical documentaries for the BBC, PBS, and the Discovery Channel. She serves on the Innovation Committee of the U.K.’s National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.

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  • 12-page viewer’s guide with timeline, Howe the Early Brits Lived, facts about Roman and Celtic weaponry, background on the Roman historian Tacitus, and more
  • Biographies of major figures in the Roman conquest of Britain
Packaging: Single disc
Run Time: 138 minutes, plus bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 1
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR
Oxford-educated author and historian Bettany Hughes has presented historical documentaries for the BBC, PBS, and the Discovery Channel. She serves on the Innovation Committee of the U.K.’s National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.

Good treatment of the material

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