Engineering an impire[video recording]/
- New York: A & E Home Video, [2008].
- 3 video disc: sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
Greece Greece: Ace of Alexander The Aztecs Carthage China Russia Britain: Blood and Steel The Persians The Maya: Death Empire
Engineering an empire initiates its architectural investigation with mighty Greece, the Empire that gave rise to Western civilization and produced some of antiquity's greatest treasures. Next, discover how Alexander saved the Greek Empire from its period of civil unrest, then voyage to Central America to unlock the mysterious and magical world of the ancient Aztecs. Witness the sophistication and defense techniques of Carthaginian engineers, learn about the unparalleled feats of ancient China, and trace the brutal rise and fall of the Russian Empire. Watch the mighty rise of the British Empire as it paves the way for the modern world, and explore the incredible engineering feats of the Persian Empire. Learn about Mayan ingenuity from 250 to 900 AD and search for clues regarding the civilization's strange disappearance.