The initial volume in the History's Ancient Legacies II series, this well-done production introduces middle school students to the ancient North African city of Carthage via soft-focus, monochromatic, costumed re-enactments; computerized 3-D reconstruction; historical experts; maps and art; and a wonderful script. We learn how, according to Roman legend, Carthage was founded by Dido in 814 B.C., what types of buildings were erected, and a little bit about the residents' religious beliefs (which included child-sacrifice), but mostly we hear about the Carthaginians' success at trade, exploration, ship-building, and colonization...until Rome decided to come on the scene, that is. Beginning in 264 B.C. and sporadically stretching over the next 118 years, Carthage and Rome seriously duked it out for supremacy over the ancient Mediterranean world and its riches, with Carthage being completely destroyed in 146 B.C. Very little is mentioned concerning Carthaginian art, music, literature, science, or philosophy, and almost nothing is said of their social and political organization; rather, the tape presents an impression of all-trade-and-warfare-all-the-time. Even so, this production is strongly recommended for its nice computerized reconstructions and easy-to-follow, straightforward historical arc. The other tapes in this series are: The Biblical Lands, The Roman Empire in North Africa, The Roman Empire in Northern Europe, The Roman Empire in the Middle East, and The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, priced at $99.95 each or $495 for the entire 6-tape set. Aud: J, H, P. (K. Glaser)
Carthage
(1999) 30 min. $99.95. Cromwell Productions (dist. by Ambrose Video). PPR. Color cover. Vol. 15, Issue 6
Carthage
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