For fans of the movie Gladiator comes this bloody account of the clashing of civilizations, as Attila the Hun, "The Scourge of God," struggles to overthrow the Roman Empire.

The Roman Empire is weakening. In 367 AD, approximately eight years after the great battle at Hadrian's Wall, Roman garrisons begin to hear rumors of barbarian tribes massing to the north. By 449 AD, Attila, the ruler of the Huns, has become the continent's most powerful

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In the years AD 434–454, the fate of Europe hung upon the actions of one man: Attila, king of the Huns. The decaying Roman Empire still stood astride the Western World, but it was threatened by a new force, the much-feared barbarian hordes. Attila was the one-man wrecking ball that helped put the final boot into Rome's decaying splendor. Today, Attila remains the most enduring bogeyman in history, his name a byword for barbarism, savagery, and violence....

"The Romans called Attila the Hun the 'Scourge of God, ' and he stands out as one of the most brutal barbarians of the ancient world. Though historians know surprisingly little about Attila, what they do know confirms that he was an incredibly successful leader. He united bands of his people to conquer large sections of Europe in the fifth century. The vicious tactics of these nomadic peoples are matched only by the storied biography of their leader."--...

They are some of the most famous and infamous leaders the world has ever known. Cutting-edge technology, dramatic reenactments and expert commentary deliver their stories is vivid detail. In this special collection examine the lives of various ancient rulers around the globe, including: Attila the Hun, Julius Caesar, Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and many others.

Describes the life of Attila, leader of the Huns, and his attempt to conquer the Roman Empire.