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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4, The Kings And The City
directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 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...
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directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 4 (ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 mins
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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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witn...
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies and life there today.
This episode talks about the history of Kano, a city in Nigeria and the ancient city called Benin.
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World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Author / Creator
John Percival, 1937-2005
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson
Speaker / Narrator
Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Topic / Theme
Islam, History, Civilization, Cities, Royal courts, Politics, Religious beliefs, Africans, Hausa, Yoruba
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Copyright © 1984 Arthaus Musik
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 6, The Magnificent African Cake
directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Monarda Arts, Mitchell Beazley Television and Channel Four Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 6 (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...
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directed by Andrew Harries, 1954-; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Monarda Arts, Mitchell Beazley Television and Channel Four Television, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 6 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 53 mins
Description
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witn...
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions, and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies, and life there today.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Percival, 1937-2005, Monarda Arts, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television
Author / Creator
Andrew Harries, 1954-, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson
Topic / Theme
Labor force, Violence, Economics, Colonial populations, Colonization, Europeans, Africans, French, British
Copyright Message
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Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 8, The Legacy
directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 8 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 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...
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directed by John Percival, 1937-2005; presented by Basil Davidson, 1913-2010; produced by John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television and Monarda Arts, in Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson, Episode 8 (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: ArtHaus Musik, 1984), 52 mins
Description
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witn...
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 modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions, and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies, and life there today.
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Percival, 1937-2005, Mitchell Beazley Television, Channel Four Television, Monarda Arts
Author / Creator
John Percival, 1937-2005, Basil Davidson, 1913-2010
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Africa: A Voyage of Discovery with Basil Davidson
Person Discussed
Jean-Bedel Bokassa, 1921-1996, Idi Amin, 1925-2003
Topic / Theme
War, Poverty, Urbanization, National government, International relations, Economic development, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, Imperialism and Colonialism, Europeans, Africans, Nigerians (Nigeria)
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Sons of the Soil and Conquerors Who Came on Foot: The Historical Evolution of a West African Border Region
written by Olivier Walther, fl. 2012, in African Studies Quarterly (Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, 2012),
Source: asq.africa.ufl.edu
Source: asq.africa.ufl.edu
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written by Olivier Walther, fl. 2012, in African Studies Quarterly (Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, 2012),
Source: asq.africa.ufl.edu
Source: asq.africa.ufl.edu
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Olivier Walther, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
University of Florida
Series
African Studies Quarterly
Topic / Theme
Benin and Nigeria Border, Colonial populations, History, Africans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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ARCHER, W(illiam) H(enry) November 2nd 1854 (nla.obj-299881394)
written by William Henry Archer, 1825-1909, in Letters of William Archer, 1847-1866. MS 264, of National Library of Australia (1854) , 6 page(s)
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written by William Henry Archer, 1825-1909, in Letters of William Archer, 1847-1866. MS 264, of National Library of Australia (1854) , 6 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1854
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William Henry Archer, 1825-1909
Topic / Theme
Settlements, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Material sourced from the National Library of Australia.
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ARCHER, W(illiam) H(enry) October 28th 1854 (nla.obj-299881371)
written by William Henry Archer, 1825-1909, in Letters of William Archer, 1847-1866. MS 264, of National Library of Australia (1854) , 4 page(s)
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written by William Henry Archer, 1825-1909, in Letters of William Archer, 1847-1866. MS 264, of National Library of Australia (1854) , 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1854
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William Henry Archer, 1825-1909
Topic / Theme
Settlements, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Australia, 1, Beginnings
directed by Tim Slessor; produced by Tim Slessor, in Australia, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987, originally published 1987), 55 mins
Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines th...
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directed by Tim Slessor; produced by Tim Slessor, in Australia, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987, originally published 1987), 55 mins
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Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines the modern era; entrepreneur Dick Smith makes an expedition to the outback; and comedian Spike Milligan goes in search of the true Austra...
Five distinguished Australians present colourful and entertaining views on different aspects of their country. Thomas Keneally (author of Schindler's Ark) covers the early days; historian Patsy Adam-Smith looks at the birth of nationhood during and after the world wars; leading arts figure Philip Adams examines the modern era; entrepreneur Dick Smith makes an expedition to the outback; and comedian Spike Milligan goes in search of the true Australian and his humour.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tim Slessor, Thomas Keneally, 1935-
Author / Creator
Tim Slessor
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Australia
Speaker / Narrator
Thomas Keneally, 1935-
Topic / Theme
Australian Aboriginal, Criminals, Exploration, Gold, Penal colonies, Settlements, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, World History, Australian Aborigines, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide
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An Australian Parsonage: Or, The Settler And The Savage In Western Australia
written by Mrs. Edward Millett (London, England: Edward Stanford, 1872), 443 page(s)
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written by Mrs. Edward Millett (London, England: Edward Stanford, 1872), 443 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Diary/Memoir/Autobiography
Author / Creator
Mrs. Edward Millett
Date Published / Released
1872
Publisher
Edward Stanford
Topic / Theme
Frontier and pioneer life, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, Race and Gender, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Autobiography of the Rev. Joseph Townend: With Reminiscences of His Missionary Labours in Australia
written by Joseph Townend, 1806- (London, England: W. Reed, United Methodist Free Churches' Book-Room, 1869), 274 page(s)
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written by Joseph Townend, 1806- (London, England: W. Reed, United Methodist Free Churches' Book-Room, 1869), 274 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Diary/Memoir/Autobiography
Author / Creator
Joseph Townend, 1806-
Date Published / Released
1869
Publisher
W. Reed, United Methodist Free Churches' Book-Room
Person Discussed
Joseph Townend, 1806-
Topic / Theme
Clergy, Missionaries, Imperialism and Colonialism, Migration and Diaspora, Religion and Belief Systems, Race and Gender, Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital, 1, Centre of the Cosmos
directed by Steven Seidenberg, fl. 1995, in Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008, originally published 2008), 50 mins
Beijing was an unlikely capital. Situated at the periphery of ancient
China, it could have remained an insignificant border town, but for the
vision of a few extraordinary men. They saw its strategic value and built
on its plains a grand capital. Designed to replicate the Chinese vision of
the cosmos, Imperial Bei...
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directed by Steven Seidenberg, fl. 1995, in Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital, 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008, originally published 2008), 50 mins
Description
Beijing was an unlikely capital. Situated at the periphery of ancient
China, it could have remained an insignificant border town, but for the
vision of a few extraordinary men. They saw its strategic value and built
on its plains a grand capital. Designed to replicate the Chinese vision of
the cosmos, Imperial Beijing was laid out according to the principles of
feng shui - the perfect balance between yin and yang, it was believed,
would ensure pe...
Beijing was an unlikely capital. Situated at the periphery of ancient
China, it could have remained an insignificant border town, but for the
vision of a few extraordinary men. They saw its strategic value and built
on its plains a grand capital. Designed to replicate the Chinese vision of
the cosmos, Imperial Beijing was laid out according to the principles of
feng shui - the perfect balance between yin and yang, it was believed,
would ensure peace and prosperity in the empire.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Niklas Korssell
Author / Creator
Steven Seidenberg, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital
Speaker / Narrator
Niklas Korssell
Person Discussed
Kublai Khan, 1216-1294, Ming Chengzu, 1360-1424
Topic / Theme
Canals, Cities, Mansions, Places of worship, Roads, Water supply, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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