Rapid promotions from a humble civil servant put him in command of the mighty Roman Legions which completed the conquests of Gaul and Britain, and established him as a great but bloodthirsty general. However, the politically ambitious Caesar made many enemies and was finally assassinated in the Senate House on 15th March 44 B.C. This fascinating program includes exciting, dramatic film reconstructions, expert commentaries and analyses, accounts from primary sources, and commentary and analyses from leading authorities, historians and scholars. A true giant of military history, Hannibal forged his formidable reputation during the Punic Wars of the second century B.C. Famed for his incredible fifteen day journey across the Alps and for ...  (less)

a mighty adventurous life himself. "Truth is a very valuable thing," says Fredric March's Mark Twain. "I believe we should be economical with it." And that sets the tone for what follows: a lovingly crafted Hollywoodized biopic tracing the immortal humorist's life from Hannibal boyhood to Big River exploits to global literary lion and more. Riverboat's a-comin', hop aboard - with Tom, Huck, Jim and above all, Samuel Langhorne Clemens. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.  (less)

to the bloody conquest of the mysterious island of Britain, this is the story of one of history's most remarkable fighting machines. Featuring: Spectacular filmed re-creations, Location footage, Superb battle reconstructions, Expert commentary, interpretation and analyses, Graphic illustration and maps, Period imagery. The Punic Wars A true giant of military history, Hannibal forged his formidable reputation during the Punic Wars of the second century B.C. Famed for his incredible fifteen day journey across the alps and for his great victories over the Romans at Trebia and Cannae, he remained undefeated in battle until his raw armies were crushed by Scipio at Zama in 203 B.C., leaving Carthage at the mercy of the hated Romans. Gallic ...  (less)

strong, marched out to crush the Carthaginian general on an open battlefield. Hannibal had far fewer men at his disposal, but nonetheless managed to encircle and annihilate the Roman forces. His tactics are still taught today.  (less)

battlefield. Though Hannibal has far fewer men at his disposal, and none of his famous elephants, he manages to surround and slaughter the superior Roman force. See why Hannibal's military genius is still being lauded and taught in academies today. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.  (less)