"For centuries, leaders in ancient Rome and czarist Russia sought to expand their influence and conquer other nations. See how Roman legions and Russia's Peter the Great led their civilizations through a long series of battles. Includes one feature and three shorter segments"--Container.

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Chapter's include: Rome's conquests (31:37) Peter the Great (3:09) Rise of nationalism (6:38) Communism & the Soviet Union (4:33).