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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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In Search of History, Rome's Eternal Wonders
produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 mins
"In Search of History" journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Bu...
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produced by Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994 and Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, in In Search of History (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1992), 43 mins
Description
"In Search of History" journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and main...
"In Search of History" journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages.
Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. Built to attest to the power and glory of Rome, the ancient monuments often hide a rocky past. What outrageous acts helped build and maintain them?
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paola Di Florio, fl. 1994, Linda Fuller, fl. 1993, Greystone Communications, David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
In Search of History
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Siege of Jerusalem, March-September 70, Imperialism and Colonialism, Family and Culture, War and Violence, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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