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Title:
A history of Britain
Summary:
The fifteen-part series explores the vast history of the British Empire from 3000 BC to 1965. Simon Schama's compelling storytelling skills breathe new life into the dramatic stories of lives and moments in Britain's rich and colorful past.
General Note:
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Originally produced for television 2000-2002.

Special features: Simon Schama's promo message; interview taken from "The rest of history"; Television and the trouble with history; biography of Simon Schama; Tempus fugit, exclusive behind-the-scenes interview; original score; Simon Schama's John Donne special.
Edition:
Special ed.
Contents:
v. 1. 3000 BC-AD 1216. Beginnings ; Conquest ; Dynasty -- v. 2. 1216-1558. Nations ; King Death ; Burning convictions -- v. 3. 1558-1689. The body of the queen ; The British wars ; Revolutions -- v. 4. 1689-1836. Britannia Incorporated ; The wrong empire ; Forces of nature -- v. 5. 1837-1965. Victoria & her sisters ; The empire of good intentions ; The two Winstons -- Additional material.
Physical Description:
6 videodiscs (approximately 882 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Publisher:
Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ; Warner Home Video,
Publication Date:
2010

2000
ISBN:
9781419888700
Publication Information:
[London?] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ; Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, ©2010.
Call Number:
DVD 941 HISTORY
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