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Rise of the Roman Empire

Take our word for it — Rome wasn’t built in a day! In this BrainPOP UK movie, you’ll find out just how long it did take to build the Roman Empire. In this educational, animated movie you’ll learn what form of government existed before the Empire and why it was no longer working. You’ll learn who Julius Caesar was, what he accomplished that made him so powerful, and what happened when he returned to Rome. You’ll find out why the Senate had him killed, and who succeeded him as emperor. Finally, you’ll find out how power was divided up within the Empire and how such a long and bloody struggle gave way to 200 years of peace and prosperity! Long live the Romans!

Related movies: Roman Republic, Pax Romana, Fall of the Roman Empire, Cleopatra

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Rise of the Roman Empire