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Engineering an Empire, Episode 10, Napoleon: Steel Monster
directed by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, French kings struggled for control against the church and the aristocracy.
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directed by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 45 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. Centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, French kings struggled for control against the church and the aristocracy.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Miriam Levin, fl. 2006, Nicolas Faucherre, Stephen Englund, 1945-, David Edwards-May, fl. 2006, Michael Davis, fl. 2006, Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Kralyevich Productions, Mechanism Digital, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Penny Fearon, fl. 1999, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Napoléon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Sébastien de Vauban, 1633-1707, Pierre-Paul Riquet, 1609-1680, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683, Louis VII, King of the Franks, 1120-1180, Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715
Topic / Theme
War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, French, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 11, The Byzantines
directed by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006 and Mark Cannon, fl. 2002; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled o...
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directed by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006 and Mark Cannon, fl. 2002; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions and Mechanism Digital, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 11 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet. As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alessandra Ricci, fl. 2006, Denis Sullivan, fl. 2006, John Haldon, fl. 2006, Robert Nelson, fl. 2006, Robert Ousterhout, fl. 2006, Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Kralyevich Productions, Mechanism Digital, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Rebecca Ratliff, fl. 2006, Mark Cannon, fl. 2002, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, 0272-0337, Basil II, 0958-1025, Theodosius II, 0401-0450, Theodosius I, Emperor of Rome, 0347-0395, Attila, the Hun, 0406-0453
Topic / Theme
War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Byzantines, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 14, Da Vinci's World
directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
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directed by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Dana Ross, fl. 2001 and Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 14 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 44 mins
Description
The engineering and/or architectural feats that were characteristic of some of the greatest societies on this planet.
After the fall of Rome, Italy fell into a dark sleep, and wasn't reawakened until the 11th century.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Dana Ross, fl. 2001, Gabrielle Mahler, fl. 1998, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Filippo Brunellesco, 1377-1446
Topic / Theme
Trade and Commerce, Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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