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Engineering an Empire, Episode 8, The Persians
directed by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 8 (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. The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great.
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directed by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 8 (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. The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Hassan Ildari, fl. 1989-2010, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Weller, 1947-, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Peter Weller, 1947-, Darius III, King of Persia, 0380-0330, Cyrus II, 598 BC-530 BC, Xerxes, Alexander the Great, 356 BC-323 BC
Topic / Theme
Battle of the Persian Gate, 330 BCE, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Persian, Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE)
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Engineering an Empire, Episode 9, Britain: Blood and Steel
directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (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. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
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directed by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003; presented by Peter Weller, 1947-; produced by Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, in Engineering an Empire, Episode 9 (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. At its pinnacle, the British Empire spanned every continent and covered one quarter of the Earth's land mass.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Kralyevich Productions, Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Kristen Gray, fl. 2003, Peter Weller, 1947-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering an Empire
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Carroll, fl. 1993
Person Discussed
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, 1819-1891, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547
Topic / Theme
Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805, Science and Technology, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
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