"The Roman and Ottoman empires stand as monuments to the expansion of power. Examine the similarities and differences of these two great civilizations and the rulers that built them. Includes one feature and three shorter segments"--Container.

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Chapter's include: Rome's beginnings (29:52) Inside Byzantium (6:28) Islam: history and teachings (5:07) Suleiman, magnificent leader (5:55).