| Description |
5 videodiscs (ca. 900 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital stereo. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast by the BBC in 2000. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Beginnings (ca. 3100 BC-1000 AD) : Conquest! (ca. 1000-1087) ; Dynasty (ca. 1087-1216) -- v. 2. Nations (ca. 1216-1348) : King Death (ca. 1348-1500) ; Burning convictions (ca. 1500-1558) -- v. 3. Body of the Queen (1558-1603) ; British wars (1603-1649) ; Revolutions (1649-1689) -- v. 4. Britannia incorporated (ca. 1690-ca. 1750) ; Wrong empire (ca. 1750-ca. 1800) ; Forces of nature (ca. 1780-ca. 1832) -- v. 5. Victoria and her sisters (1830-ca. 1910) : Empire of good intentions (ca. 1830-1925) ; Two Winstons (20th century). |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Martin Davidson. |
| Performer |
Presented by Simon Schama. |
| Bibliography |
Includes Simon Schama biography/bibliography, biographies of key historical figures, interactive menus, scene selection. |
| Summary |
This 15-episode series covers the history of Great Britain from 3100 B.C. through the 20th century. |
| Subject |
Great Britain -- History.
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Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
Schama, Simon.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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History Channel (Television network)
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| ISBN |
0767045599 (set) |
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0767045602 (v. 1) |
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0767045610 (v. 2) |
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0767045629 (v. 3) |
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0767045637 (v. 4) |
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0767045645 (v. 5) |
| Standard No. |
733961704464 |
| Music No. |
AAE-70446--AAE-70451 A & E |
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