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Biography, Emperor Hirohito
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.
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1963), 26 mins
Description
This documentary examines the early days of Hirohito's reign through his role in Japan's miraculous post-war resurgence.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Imperialism, Monarchs, Postwar reconstruction, Royalty (Social class), War, Social customs, World War II, 1939-1945, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain...
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(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Description
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North...
For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. This volume reveals what life was like during that time and examines the injustices of the feudal system and the excesses of the Inquisition, which led to the long fight for freedom from Spain. Also, the storied Battle of the Alamo is relived, which forever colored Mexico's relationship with its powerful neighbor to the North.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Topic / Theme
Agricultural conditions, Colonial populations, Sieges, Battles, Decolonization, Imperialism, Mexican Revolution, 1810-1821, Battle of the Alamo, San Antonio, TX, February 23-March 6, 1836, Imperialism and Colonialism, War and Violence, World History, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Mexico: God, Gold and Glory
(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Explore the mysteries of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations through visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, trace the waves of conquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World, and examine the battles with the Spanish that brought their empire to its knees in little over a year afte...
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(New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 47 mins
Description
Explore the mysteries of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations through visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Palenque, trace the waves of conquest that made the Aztecs the most powerful people in the New World, and examine the battles with the Spanish that brought their empire to its knees in little over a year after the arrival of Cortes in 1519.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Speaker / Narrator
Francisco Rivela, 1955-2009
Person Discussed
Hernán Cortés, 1485-1547
Topic / Theme
Aztec people, Imperialism, Maya people, Religious beliefs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Spanish people, War, Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire, 1519-1521, Family and Culture, Imperialism and Colonialism, Religion and Belief Systems, War and Violence, World History, Vietnamese, Asians, Post-Classical Period (500–1450), Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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