Barbarians 2 (History Channel)

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Customer Reviews:

Barbarians [Posted on 2007-11-24]
Is a good and interesting part of History, mainly because there is not much available on this Time Period, (Dark Ages)

Poor acting [Posted on 2008-01-10]
It would have been possible to make it in one DVD, instead of two; sometimes it is boring and redundant, and the acting is awful !

Fantastic Barbarian History! [Posted on 2008-04-20]
Although I have not viewed these DVD's in their entirety, they are exactly the same as the programs on the History Channel, both of which were fascinating and of great interest. I have a deep love of history, and so enjoyed the recent programs very much. Part of my great interest was because there were so many barbarian tribes it is difficult to keep them all straight. These programs helped with that issue. They also made it clear that although they were "barbarians" who lived by their wits, mostly in a nomadic life style, the barbaric tribes were very far from being dim-witted wild people only intent on raising havoc with those with whom they came in contact. I was extremely impressed that it was a barbaric people who first made laminated, recurve bows. Most of us think of this type of bow as something invented in recent years for hunting purposes! They were and still are one of the most powerful, long reaching bows ever made. Although they were called "barbarians" and were, in truth, overall a cruel people, they were extremely intelligent which helped them 'live by their wits'. Who is to say the barbarian tribes were any more cruel than the Romans who delighted in throwing people to the lions, calling it entertainment! These two DVDs are a wonderful addition to the library of anyone who is deeply interested in history.

The Barbarians have returned! [Posted on 2008-06-30]
This is an excellent example of what the History Channel has been offering us for years. Comprehensive, fascinating, educational and thrilling, Barbarians 2 picks up where the first season left off and continues with unabated force.

Beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire, the series moves through each of the remaining barbarian tribes, carefully documenting their progress during the fall of Rome. Each tribe's achievements is featured, in turn complemented by interviews and highly believeble actors recreating the most important moments in barbarian history.

The greatest battles and the most intruiging assassinations are brought to life alongside examples of "ordinary" babarian life. The war-cries of the soldiers, the clash of swords, the slash of blades, the carnage and destruction and bloodshed during the stunt-fights all help to bring to life a period in history all too often over-looked.

On top of everything else you've read here and in other reviews, Barbarians 2 has a special feature I wasn't even aware of: An episode of Conquest, featuring Peter Woodward demonstrating the use of Barbarian weapons and an episode of Modern Marvels: Knives, Swords and Axes, which details their importance, creation and use from the Stone and Bronze ages, through to the Twenty-first Century.

I found that such extras greatly enhanced my educational experience and were a delightful surprise. They were a great bonus for no addtional cost. What a bargain! Thank you History Channel!

Outstanding! [Posted on 2008-08-20]
A great way to learn about the different groups who ran around Europe causing mayhem. Get Barbarians I and start!

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