History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective

Han and Roman Empires Compared—Geography (1x31)

Air date: Jan 01, 2011

The peak four centuries of Rome's power coincided almost exactly with one of China's most enduring dynasties. Begin a multilecture comparison of these empires on several fronts, including political organization, transportation, military philosophy, economic stability, cultural and social integration, ideology, lasting influence, and many others.