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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7, The Rise of Nationalism
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directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world‘s greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of...
directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts and Mitchell Beazley Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 7 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
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Biography, Emperor Hirohito
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
This documentary examines the early days of Hirohito's reign through his role in Japan's miraculous post-war resurgence.
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
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Burden on the Land
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produced by Roger Pyke Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins
Filmed in the face of enormous political and geographical obstacles, Burden on the Land is a comprehensive look at Africa's future as it faces the 21st century. It addresses the root causes of famine and suggests reasons why development efforts in Africa have been so disappointing. Examining the sub-Saharan countr...
produced by Roger Pyke Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1992), 1 hour 5 mins
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Crash Course World History, Episode 28, Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution
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in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new Americ...
in Crash Course World History, Episode 28 (United States: Crash Course World History, 2020), 11 mins
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Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 30, Haitian Revolutions
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directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 30 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
Ideas like liberty, freedom, and self-determination were hot stuff in the late 18th century, as evidenced by our recent revolutionary videos. Although freedom was breaking out all over, many of the societies that were touting these ideas relied on slave labor. Few places in the world relied so heavily on slave lab...
directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 30 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
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Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40, Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant
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directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous installments of Crash Course, Europeans spent several centuries sailing around the world creating empires, despite the fact that most of the places they conquered were perfectly hap...
directed by Stan Muller, fl. 2010; presented by John Green, 1977-; produced by Stan Muller, fl. 2010, in Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 40 (Crash Course World History, 2020), 12 mins
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DK Timelines, 17, People of World War II: Winston Churchill
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produced by ClickView and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines, 17 (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
One of the finest leaders of his generation, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspirational speeches – and steadfast self-confidence – helped rouse a nation to war and ultimately save the world from the destructive forces of Fascism.
produced by ClickView and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines, 17 (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
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DK Timelines, 19, People of World War II: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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produced by ClickView and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines, 19 (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
This is a timeline of the life of American president, Franklin Roosevelt, from 1882 to 1945. His confident Presidential leadership style allowed him to guide the country through one of its most turbulent periods and the Great Depression of the 1930s.
produced by ClickView and Northern Ireland Screen, in DK Timelines, 19 (Belfast, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
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DK Timelines, Episode 3, Cleopatra
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in DK Timelines, Episode 3 (Derry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 4 mins
This is a timeline of the life of Queen Cleopatra, the last ruling Pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She is remembered for her strategic alliances with powerful generals of the Roman Empire.
in DK Timelines, Episode 3 (Derry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 4 mins
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Face the Nation, Sunday, February 20, 1972
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directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
GUEST: THANT, U (FORMER SEC GENERAL OF THE UN) TOPIC: SHORT, LONG TERM IMP. SEATING CHINA IN UN/ NIXON's TRIP/ VIETNAM INTERVENTION COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); JHABUALA, BOSTON GLOBE
directed by William E. Linden; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Darius S. Jhabvala, 1928-1974, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014 and George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1972), 29 mins
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