Decline of the Roman Empire

Duration: 0:14:00

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Coronet Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: T. Walter Wallbank

Description: Follows in historical sequence the significant events in the decline and disintegration of the Roman Empire. Establishes the greatness of the ancient empire by showing present-day Roman ruins in France, England, the Near East, and Rome. Outlines the stages in the Empire's decline--Emperor Marcus Aurelius' peaceful and firm control, the weakness and internal conflict under the soldier emperors, the division of the empire and reorganization of the government under Diocletian, and the attack, destruction, and deposition of Roman control under Romulus Augustulus in A.D. 476., See description for color version CC1087.

Complete Record: , See description for color version CC1087.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films


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